Lee Stebbins, Chapter Chief Operating Officer, and Mr. Adugna pose in front of an Emergency Response Vehicle. 

Mr. Shemilis Adugna, President of the Ethiopian Red Cross Society and Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies for Africa made a presentation to National Capital Area staff, volunteers and friends December 12 at Chapter headquarters in Fairfax, VA. Mr. Adugna covered the wide-ranging challenges his organization faces every day. To learn more about the Ethiopian Red Cross Society, visit the International Federation of the Red Cross web site.

"One dollar can save a dying child suffering from measles in Africa." This thought alone amazed many youngsters at Robert Frost Middle School.

Each year, the Rockville school hosts an annual fundraiser to help area non-profit organizations with various initiatives. For the last three years, the students have chosen the American Red Cross of the National Capital Area as one recipient to receive funds for its Measles Initiative and dubbed November 22 "The Day of Giving."