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[NOV. 30, 2023] — The Tiffany Circle of the American Red Cross Kansas and Oklahoma Region is proud to host a virtual event, “Cocktails & Conversations” with guest speaker Dorris Heaston, on Dec. 7 at 4 p.m.

This new event aims to give people across our two-state region a shared experience while learning more about the Red Cross’ past, present and future.

Heaston was one of the Red Cross “Donut Dollies,” hundreds of female American Red Cross workers deployed to Vietnam to provide support and a sympathetic ear to millions of U.S. service members. Heaston went overseas straight out of college at 22 years old.

This free, one-hour discussion is a rare opportunity for people to hear from one of these remarkable women about her compelling journey and the significance of her work. Discover why Heaston is driven to ensure the stories of the Donut Dollies endure.

Participants will also come together making and then enjoying a featured cocktail or mocktail while listening to Heaston’s story. Heaston’s favorite, the Golden Cadillac, is the featured cocktail. For those who prefer not to drink, there’s a chocolate martini mocktail.

RSVP for this free event at rdcrss.org/3T7lQnp, or email tara.burnett2@redcross.org. You'll then receive the drink recipes and the Microsoft Teams link.

UPCOMING “COCKTAILS & CONVERSATIONS” The Tiffany Circle of the Red Cross Kansas and Oklahoma Region is proud to host additional “Cocktails & Conversations” events in the coming months. All events are 4–5 p.m. Central time

• March 25, 2024: In honor of International Women’s Day, hear from American Red Cross VP of Disaster Programs Jennifer Pipa. She will talk about her experience as a forward-facing female leader of the organization and the importance of female leaders stepping up to the plate to do good.
• May 7, 2024: Division Disaster Executive Keith Alvey and Regional CEO Alice Townsend are leading the way on adapting the Red Cross mission as more frequent and extreme climate disasters increase the need for humanitarian aid.

About the Tiffany Circle:
Since Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross in 1881, the organization has harnessed the compassion and determination of women to deliver its lifesaving mission. Since 2006, the organization's Tiffany Circle has continued this legacy by advancing the Red Cross mission through women leaders and their investments of time, talent and treasure.

About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% 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.