ASME staff contributes to Katrina Relief; Society matches $10K

In the days immediately following Hurricane Katrina's landfall in the central Gulf Coast region, ASME staff, led by Human Resources, were challenged to raise $10,000 toward American Red Cross efforts.

Executive Director Virgil Carter (left), with David A. Gibbs, director, Corporate and Foundation Relations, American Red Cross

"Thanks to all of you who generously donated to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort, we've reached our goal of $10,000 — great job everyone," said Laurel Raso, managing director, Human Resources.

For every dollar contributed by staff, ASME provided matching funds, up to $10,000. At a reception held at ASME headquarters in New York City, Executive Director Virgil Carter presented David A. Gibbs, director, Corporate and Foundation Relations, American Red Cross, with a donation check from ASME.

"Through the generosity of organizations like ASME, the American Red Cross can help put lives back together. Thank you all for your generous support," said Gibbs.

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