Pat Green Awarded Crystal Cross

7/25/2007 Stephen L. Betts On Tuesday (7/24), Mark W. Everson, President and CEO of the American Red Cross, presented Pat Green with a special Crystal Cross award for his service to the organization. The award presentation was immediately followed by a special performance by Pat and his band for the volunteers, employees and supporters of the Red Cross. Pat, who is currently performing in Kenny Chesney’s Flip Flop Summer tour, is a member of the Red Cross National Celebrity Cabinet, and has worked tirelessly over the last several years to promote the importance of blood donations at his various concert stops across the country.  “Pat has contributed greatly by spreading the message to country music fans everywhere that Americans should roll up their sleeves and donate blood,” said Mark W. Everson. “This is especially important during the summertime months, when travel plans make it more difficult for people to donate regularly.” In addition to being a blood donor himself,  Pat has recorded Red Cross radio public service announcements to promote the importance of blood donation. “It meant a lot to get this award from the Red Cross,” say Pat. “Anything I can do to help the Red Cross promote blood donations - especially during the summer - is on the top of my ‘to do’ list. Giving blood is giving the gift of life.”