WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Red Cross
is unveiling its fourth annual National Celebrity Cabinet.
Members have committed to volunteer for one year to promote
awareness of Red Cross services and activities nationwide
and to encourage individuals to donate time, blood and money.
The extraordinarily talented individuals recruited for this
cabinet represent an exceptional combination of well-respected
actors, musical artists, television personalities and a Broadway
star.
"The Red Cross is grateful that so many celebrities
are lending their time to help our humanitarian mission,"
said Marsha J. Evans, President and CEO of the American Red
Cross. "Last year celebrities helped raise awareness
of Red Cross lifesaving activities and the importance of
donating blood and generated overall excitement about the
importance of Red Cross. We are equally honored that so many
celebrities believe the Red Cross is a worthy cause and have
decided to rejoin the cabinet
"It's a great honor to be asked to take part in this
worthwhile endeavor for
the American Red Cross for another year. I can tell you
from personal
experience that the time I spend volunteering and working
with other volunteers
has enriched my life. I look forward to continuing to support
the Red Cross
during the next year and as a mother, I hope to make a
difference, especially
with children's issues."