See Also:
Beginning of a FAMOUS Hero: The Danny Thomas Story.
Life Lesson #60 – Volunteer.
In the 1820s and 30s, there lived a little girl named Clara Barton. Clara was the youngest one in her family and she was a tiny girl who loved riding horses. Clara had an older brother named David, and she loved him very much, too! One day, a really sad thing happened. You see, her brother was working to repair the roof of their barn when he accidentally slipped and fell off. He was so badly hurt, the doctor said David would probably die. Clara, who was only 11-years-old at the time, spoke up and said she would take care of David, and that she would help him get well. So, for two whole years Clara watched over her brother and tended to his food, medicine, and other needs. Sure enough, David got well, and the doctor called Clara a natural nurse.
When Clara grew up, however, she became a school teacher. But when the American Civil War began, in 1861, Clara spent her time helping the soldiers get the clothing and medical supplies they needed. She would even go out onto the battlefield to give food and water to the soldiers who had been hurt. After the war was over, Clara started the Red Cross Organization in the United States. In the years that followed, Clara Barton and the American Red Cross helped people who were in floods, tornadoes, fires, and earthquakes, as well as soldiers in wars. So, when you see the big red cross that stands for the American Red Cross, think about Clara Barton that very special young girl who became a very special HERO.
– Jim Lord