The Saint Lucia Red Cross will mark the annual observance with a grand rally in Anse La Raye.
The Saint Lucia Branch of the Red Cross will celebrate World Red Cross Red Crescent Day on May 22.
World Red Cross Red Crescent Day is observed annually on May 8, the birthday of founder Henry Dunant, however in Saint Lucia the post celebratory observance is due to the need for the Red Cross’ much needed presence at Saint Lucia’s annual Jazz festivities.
Director General of the Saint Lucia Red Cross, Terrencia Gaillard, said her organization is usually unable to participate as it is called to fulfil its mandate. Despite this, she extends her gratitude to the members of her organization for their commitment to the Red Cross’ vision.
“World Red Cross Day for a number of years has been coinciding with the last day of Jazz and Mother’s Day. As a result, the celebration for us is kind of low key, but I would like to thank all the volunteers, members, and executive of the Saint Lucia Red Cross. Without our volunteers, the Red Cross would not be what it is today.”
This year’s theme for the observance is “Red Cross Everywhere, for Everyone.” Gaillard said the theme reinforces that the Red Cross does not discriminate.
“The Red Cross is everywhere–196 countries in the world. And when we talk about everyone, we mean everyone: the man on the street, the sick and shut-in at home, and most of all our volunteers. We do not discriminate.”
The Saint Lucia Red Cross will mark the annual observance with a grand rally in Anse La Raye for members and volunteers.
