They dressed with military gear, in medical garb and in Hawaiian shirts. That’s how they roll at BASH every year, and the 2016 version, held on June 4 was no exception.
BASH is a major annual fundraiser for the American Red Cross Stark and Muskingum Lakes Chapter. All proceeds benefit Northeast Ohio residents who suffer from disasters, such as home fires. The Red Cross provides immediate financial assistance, health services and mental health counselling when needed, to help people get through their darkest hours.
BASH 2016 generated more than $100,000 for disaster relief, according to Kim Kroh, Executive Director of the Stark and Muskingum Lakes Chapter. “The community really pulled together. Look at the hundreds of auction items that were donated to make BASH a success this year,” she said. “And we’re really fortunate to have this amazing facility as our venue.”
The MAPS Air Museum in North Canton features a broad collection of vintage aircraft, to help fulfill its mission to educate people on the history of aviation. About 300 people enjoyed the unique setting.
Dedicated volunteers Dick and Earlene Kincaid were honored at this year’s event, for having installed 1,525 smoke alarms in the homes of residents in Stark and Tuscarawas Counties. “We just want to help people be safe,” said Dick. Mike Parks, Regional Executive for the Northeast Ohio Region, praised the Kincaids as “the ideal volunteers.”
Dick and Earlene Kincaid, Kim Kroh and Mike Parks\Photos provided by Cal Pusateri, American Red Cross Volunteer
Did you miss this year’s BASH? Check in with us at redcross.org/neo, and click on “News and Events” to find out when BASH will be held in 2017.
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