Recognizing delegates with the Pindoff Award

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This past spring, a new award was officially launched by the Canadian Red Cross, in honour of Kroum Pindoff, a compassionate humanitarian and long-time supporter of the work of the Canadian Red Cross around the world.

Over the years, Kroum Pindoff and his wife Eva have donated over 17 million dollars supporting projects that addressed the needs of women, children and seniors and first began their philanthropy by supporting those who were affected by war in the former Yugoslavia. Since then, the Pindoffs have generously contributed several million dollars to assist victims of landmines, those suffering due to droughts in Africa, and other projects throughout the Americas and Asia.

Other examples include their $5 million dollar donation to support Canadian Red Cross relief and recovery efforts after the 2004 earthquake and tsunami in South Asia. This was the largest ever personal contribution to a Canadian Red Cross disaster appeal.

The Kroum Pindoff Award will be given on an annual basis to a Canadian Red Cross international delegate who has, in the course of her/his Red Cross work overseas, contributed to translating the generosity of Canadians into effective and tangible humanitarian action in support of the needs of vulnerable people and communities.

This year, the first ever recipient of the 2013 Kroum Pindoff Award was Elaine Hernandez. Elaine is recognized for her recent work with the Red Cross where she coordinated Canadian Red Cross support to the Honduran Red Cross and Ministry of Health to deliver Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) programming to 229 vulnerable and isolated communities in rural Honduras.

Through her humanitarian work, Elaine has demonstrated both the fundamental principles of the Red Cross and the caring and compassion of Kroum and Eva Pindoff.   

The Canadian Red Cross is extremely grateful for the efforts and leadership demonstrated by both the Pindoffs and Elaine. Their impact on the Red Cross inspires and motivates others to improve the quality of life of those who need support around the world.

 

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