Old Dominion Freight Line Supports American Red Cross Humanitarian Mission Through Disaster Responder Program
May 23 2019 - 10:00AM
Today the American Red Cross is recognizing Old Dominion Freight
Line, Inc., headquartered in Thomasville, North Carolina, for
supporting Red Cross Disaster Relief through the Disaster Responder
Program with an annual pledge of $250,000. Thanks to contributions
in advance of disasters, the Red Cross is prepared to help meet the
needs of people affected by disasters big and small, anytime and
anywhere across the U.S.Disaster Responder members—along with their
employees and customers—pledge financial and in-kind donations in
advance of disasters, powering the Red Cross with strong
infrastructure, trained volunteers, innovative technology and
critical resources necessary to provide relief and support to those
in crisis. These annual contributions allow the Red Cross to
respond whenever and wherever disasters occur, help families during
the recovery process and prepare people for future
emergencies.“Every day in the face of disasters, the generosity of
Disaster Responder members like Old Dominion Freight Line ensures
the Red Cross can provide comfort and care to people in their
darkest hours,” said Don Herring, chief development officer at the
American Red Cross. “We are extremely grateful for these
contributions before disasters strike because it enables us to
respond to disasters immediately and compassionately, when help and
hope are needed most.”As part of the Disaster Responder Program,
Old Dominion has launched redcross.org/odfl as a platform to
channel employee and customer donations to the Red Cross. Old
Dominion will also leverage Red Cross assets to help its more than
22,000 employees better prepare for disasters.“From hurricanes and
flooding to wildfires, we’ve seen the impact that the American Red
Cross has on our communities. We’re dedicated to helping Red Cross
keep their promises by assisting with disaster preparation and
response. This partnership will help many communities around the
country, communities where our OD Family lives and works every
day,” said Chip Overbey, Senior Vice President of Strategic
Planning at Old Dominion Freight Line. “This announcement is a way
to formalize the work we’ve done and the work we will continue to
do with the American Red Cross. Our goal is to help these
communities not only monetarily, but also through our OD Family
support.”While large disasters like hurricanes, floods, tornadoes
and wildfires typically draw national attention, each year, the Red
Cross responds to more than 62,000 disasters across the country—the
majority of which are home fires. Generous contributions from
Disaster Responder members enable the Red Cross to provide services
to people in need of assistance at no cost and regardless of
income.And thanks to Disaster Responder members, Red Cross
volunteers are also in their local communities every day,
conducting disaster preparedness presentations and giving people
the reassurance and confidence to face crises of all
kinds.Individuals can help people affected by disasters big and
small by making a gift to American Red Cross Disaster Relief.
Donations to Disaster Relief enable the Red Cross to prepare for,
respond to and help people recover from disasters. Visit
redcross.org/odfl, call 1-800-REDCROSS or text the word REDCROSS to
90999 to make a $10 donation.
About Old Dominion Freight Line,
Inc.
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. is a leading,
less-than-truckload ("LTL"), union-free motor carrier providing
regional, inter-regional and national LTL services through a single
integrated organization. Our service offerings, which include
expedited transportation, are provided through a network of 235
service centers located throughout the continental United States.
Through strategic alliances, the Company also provides LTL services
throughout North America. In addition to its core LTL services, the
Company offers a range of value-added services including container
drayage, truckload brokerage and supply chain consulting. To learn
more about the company’s industry leadership, click
here. About the American Red Cross The American Red
Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of
disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches
skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid;
and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is
a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the
generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more
information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or
visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
Kate Redding
Old Dominion Freight Line
404-266-7578
kredding@webershandwick.com
Caroline Fountain
American Red Cross, Greater Carolinas Region
980-721-8806
caroline.fountain@redcross.org
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