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Montana Red Cross asks public to give help and hope this holiday season AMERICAN RED CROSS OF MONTANA
BOZEMAN – As the holidays draw near, Montana Red Cross is asking people to give help and hope to those in need. “Make the holiday season truly meaningful by lending a hand to people who need your help,” said Rod Kopp, CEO of Montana Red Cross. “Your support can help a victim of disaster, someone who needs blood, a member of the Armed Forces far from home.” There are many ways to support the American Red Cross: Support disaster relief Every nine minutes the Red Cross responds to a disaster somewhere in the U.S. A financial donation can help the nearly 70,000 Americans who turn to the Red Cross every year for disaster assistance, big and small, as well as those the organization helps internationally. Volunteer One of the greatest gifts someone can give is the gift of time by becoming a volunteer. Visit the redcross.org/montana to learn how. Remember our service members, veterans and their families Many members of the military will be
separated from their loved ones during the holidays this year. To lift their spirits, the public can send thank you cards to members of the Armed Forces through the Holiday Mail for Heroes program. Please send cards to the following address by Dec. 6: Holiday Mail for Heroes P.O. Box 5456 Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456 Donate blood As many as 44,000 blood donations are needed every day across the country to meet the needs of hospital patients. A blood donation to the Red Cross can save up to three lives. Buy a tax-deductable gift that makes a difference You can purchase a variety of symbolic gifts at redcross.org/montana, in the name of people on the Montana Red Cross gift list. Shoppers can buy things like infant care kits for babies in emergency shelters, comfort kits for wounded warriors, or water containers used when natural disasters disrupt a community’s water supply overseas. For more information, visit redcross.org/montana or follow the Red Cross on Twitter at @MontanaRedCross.
Tester to United Airlines: ‘Affordable air travel will grow Montana’s economy’ OFFICE OF SEN. JON TESTER
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. Jon Tester on Nov. 13 met with United Airlines executives to push them to expand access to affordable air service in Montana. Tester told the United representatives that expanding affordable air service will increase economic development in the Big Sky state, help businesses grow and hire new workers. Tester said he regularly hears from constituents about the need for more affordable flight options. “Affordable air travel will connect Montana businesses with markets around the
world and grow our state’s economy,” the Senator said. “United provides reliable service to thousands of Montana travelers, and they continue to look for new ways to expand travel to and from the Big Sky state.” United Airlines is Montana’s second-largest air service provider, and Delta is No. 1. The Kauffman Foundation recently reported that Montana has the highest rate of new business start-ups in the nation. Expanded air travel is also expected to increase business growth and strengthen Montana’s multi-billion dollar tourism industry.
Bullock and BNSF announce $20,000 donation to Montana Honor Flight OFFICE OF GOV. STEVE BULLOCK
BOZEMAN – Montana Gov. Steve Bullock and BNSF Railway Foundation announced a $20,000 donation to the Montana Honor Flight at the Brawl of the Wild football game on Nov. 23 in Bozeman. The donation will be used to fly Montana veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit their memorials.
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The donation was presented prior to kickoff of the 113th Brawl of the Wild in Bozeman. The Honor Flight Committee was also named Volunteers of the Game by the Governor’s Office of Community Service. The Big Sky Honor Flight recognizes American veterans for their sacrifices
and achievements by flying them to D.C. to see their memorials at no cost. Top priority is given to World War II and terminally ill veterans from all wars. To date, the Big Sky Honor Flight has made seven trips, bringing approximately 600 Montana veterans to view the memorials and pay their respects to their fellow soldiers and America’s fallen heroes. The BNSF Railway Foundation supports efforts to improve the general welfare and quality of life in communities served by BNSF. The foundation has contributed more than $3.5 million to charities throughout Montana since 2005.