Local volunteers
assisting 23 area residents following weekend fires
BUFFALO, NY, June 11, 2013 – BASH*2013 was a huge
success, raising $352,00 to support American Red Cross Disaster Services in
Erie & Niagara Counties. Over 4,000 “soldiers” marched on the grounds of
Red Cross headquarters last Friday, June 7 for the 15th Anniversary
of this unique military-themed event, bidding on auction items donated by
various members of the community, enjoyed food and drink from some of Western
New York’s finest restaurants, all while dancing to the music of the DJs from
Signature Entertainment and a live performance from the one and only Lance
Diamond.
“I can’t thank our staff, volunteers, sponsors and
supporters enough for making The BASH Buffalo’s party of the summer for the
past 15 years,” said Nancy Blaschak, Regional Executive Director. “I especially
want to thank our BASH Chairman, Mr. John Yurtchuk, for helping us bring in a
record amount of corporate sponsorships this year, and the most important thing
is that all the money raised at The BASH will help us prevent, prepare for and
respond to disaster right here in Western New York.”
Since BASH*2013 wrapped up at midnight Friday, Red
Cross volunteers have responded to three fires in the City of Buffalo,
providing immediate emergency assistance including vouchers for temporary
housing, food and clothing as well as emotional support to 23 of our neighbors
in need. Our Disaster Action Team responds to an average of a fire a day in
Erie & Niagara Counties, providing an average of just over $1,000 in direct
financial assistance when responding to a single family house fire affecting a
family of four.
