Voluntary model: 45 years of service for humanity in a Mürzzuschlag!

Voluntary model: 45 years of service for humanity in a Mürzzuschlag!

Mürzzuschlag, Österreich - In Mürzzuschlag, an impressive anniversary was recently celebrated at the Christmas party of the Red Cross. Gerhard Reithofer and Anton Pilich were honored for their 45-year-old merit and Reithofer honored with the 47,000 hour clasp. Ronald Kolb, the head of the local office, praised the two for their extraordinary commitment and the countless hours that they have invested in the service of humanity. "A performance that cannot be compensated for in gratitude," said Kolb about Reithofer's outstanding use of over 1,000 voluntary hours a year, such as Meindezirk.at reported.

new president of the Red Cross elected

On June 4, the General Assembly of the Red Cross took place in the soap factory in Graz, in which Siegfried Stepwieser was elected as the new president. The experienced Rotkreuz employee, who has been on duty since 1984, emphasized the importance of regionality and trust in the community in his inaugural speech. Together with his newly elected team, stepwieser wants to create a red cross that is characterized by appreciation and openness. The impressive performance figures of the past year, such as 589,699 rescue trips and over 492.251 HomeCare visits, illustrate the enormous contribution of the Red Cross in Styria, such as Roteskreuz.at reported.

Stepwieser and his presidium, consisting of long-standing members with a high Red Cross experience, are faced with the challenge of strengthening the identification of the population with the values ​​of the organization and at the same time setting new standards in the field of help. The honors for longstanding members, such as Dr. Jürgen Siegert, who was awarded for his work, show the great commitment within the organization.