International version N°2
A Message from Jean-Marc Le Coq, Communication & Fundraising Manager In this international edition of the Crosswords magazine you can find some of the main humanitarian activities of the Red Cross, with a special feature regarding the international blood transfusion initiative. This year, the Luxembourg Red Cross starts a new collaboration with the Nepalese Red Cross and the National Blood Center in Kathmandu. Some other newsworthy Red Cross actions relate to the new International Section with the organization of the Social Day, which took place at the holiday center in Berg on the 5th of June and the Red Cross International Day on the 27th of June. Jean-Marc – 45 02 02 426 – communication@croix-rouge.lu
The Red Cross International Day On Saturday, June 27, the Luxembourg Red Cross held the first International Day at the holiday center, Am Bongert, in Berg. This party, organized by the International Section of the Red Cross, was attended by about forty people. There was a barbecue, stands, animation, like the Luxembourg Red Cross canine section display, and a tombola. This event was organized to facilitate the exchange between the members of the International Section and potential new volunteers. This was done in a warm atmosphere even if the rain storm disturbed the party. The remaining food and drinks were donated to the Center Am Bongert in Berg and the Red Cross Welcome Center, Norbert Ensch (for about 100 kids and teenagers). The event was kindly supported by Clearstream Deutsche Börse Group, the American Chamber of Commerce, and Deloitte. Additionally funds were collected to support specific Red Cross projects (the Dog Section and a Blood Donation Center in Nepal).
The Social Day The Luxembourg Red Cross organized, on Friday, 5 June, 2009, a planting day at the holiday center "Am Bongert" in Berg. Based on financial support offered by Clearstream, dozens of volunteers from the Red Cross and employees of Clearstream worked together the whole day, so that feet of grapes were planted at the rear of the building and ivy and clematis at the front. Additionally, fruit trees were planted in the garden for the children at the care center. In total there were 44 new plants and trees, and appliances within the holiday home were upgraded! Together, the volunteers from the Luxembourg Red Cross, the employees of Clearstream, succeeded in making this holiday center a more welcoming place for all the children who spend their summers here.
JULY 2009