World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2004 - May 8
Dominica Red Cross activities

In Dominica, Red Cross week was observed from May 8th - 14th, 2004 with a number of activities as follows:-

Day 1 - Church Service in the morning and Fund-raising Dinner and Bingo in the afternoon.

Day 2 – Individual Church Services in 14 Red Cross branches

Day 3 – Director General, Kathleen Pinard-Byrne interviewed on DBS Radio on week of activities and “Stop Discrimination” theme

Day 4 – Enrollment of new junior Red Cross link in Pointe Michel and new members of Goodwill School link

Day 5 – Enrollment of new members of Portsmouth Red Cross branch

Day 6 – Food hampers distributed to Persons Living with HIV/AIDS and their families

Day 7 – Mass CPR Training for members of the public

Throughout the week, Red Cross pins were given out in exchange for ash donations. Additionally, a successful sales promotion on First Aid kits was also held.

Part of the mass, public CPR training during Red Cross week celebrations