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Spreading the Word
Donna Flory, Kellie Robinson, Woo Caroland
Brenda Corbin, Laurie Seabury,
Tracy Wade, Anne Russell Noel Geer, Denice Williams Pamela Bollinger, Joel Sullivan, Kelly Crockett
Speakers share their Red Cross stories at the Tiffany Circle Fall Luncheon
The Tennessee Region Tiffany Circle is a dedicated group of women who tirelessly support the American Red Cross. They are known not only for their generous donations but also for their hands-on work during disasters, blood drives and more. Even when they get together for their annual fall luncheon, they use it as an opportunity to learn more about the organization and its work.
This year was no different as co-hosts Lisa Williams and Jennifer Wolcott welcomed members, their guests and outof-state members to Belle Meade Country Club. One special attendee was Donna Flory, a Circle member from Virginia who dressed as Clara Barton and blew her horn to announce lunch. The Red Cross is celebrating its founder’s 200th birthday all year, and she remains an inspiration to this group.
WKRN’s Chief Meteorologist Danielle Breezy, who commented that she always sees Red Cross trucks and volunteers when reporting on disasters, introduced the three speakers. Debra Fisher became involved after Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and is now the lead public affairs officer in Tennessee. She said she helps because “it could be me.” Cindy Manley, a regional onboarder for new disaster volunteers, described how she places those who want to help, noting that there are more than 40 jobs to fill. Rob Blagojevich’s experience began when he was a small child. The International Red Cross helped his family while his father, a member of the Yugoslavian army, was a German POW during World War II. Today, Rob owns apartment buildings and said the Red Cross usually gets to the site of a fire before he does. Most recently, it was the fire in Paragon Mills that displaced 19 families this summer.
Each speaker’s story was inspiring and gave a deeper look at the ways the Red Cross prevents and alleviates suffering in times of an emergency. It also provided a few of the reasons why the Tennessee Region Tiffany Circle members are so actively involved.
BY HOLLY HOFFMAN PHOTOGRAPHS BY ERIC ENGLAND
Mandy Peebles, Beth Groves, Gina Haining
Tara Scarlett, Debra Fisher, Lisa Williams Danielle Breezy, Rob Blogojevich
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Life Set Apart
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