The American Red Cross in Eastern South Dakota held its annual meeting on Tuesday, June 19.
Charlotte Henley of Huron was one of two volunteers recognized for extraordinary work in their communities through the Red Cross. Henley received the Living the Mission award. The Living the Mission Award is presented to an individual who has repeatedly demonstrated the qualities of and exemplified the American Red Cross mission statement.
Henley has been a volunteer with the American Red Cross for 14 years. She is a leader in her community of Huron and her engagement spans across multiple lines of service within the Red Cross. She is a first aid and CPR instructor, a disaster responder, and also serves as a caseworker to assist families in their recovery process following a disaster such as a home fire or severe storm.
In addition, Henley serves as the Red Cross tribal relations liaison. She rallies community and volunteer support for blood drives and has been the driving force in installing more than 1,000 free smoke alarms in Beadle County over the last four years through the American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign.
Also at the annual meeting, volunteer Katie Gilmore of Harrisburg was recognized as the Rookie of the Year.
(American Red Cross)