Congratulations to Judy Endo, Clerk Typist in the Wilkes-Barre Office of Bureau of Workers' Compensation, who was awarded the American Red Cross Certificate of Merit on April 25, 2008, for helping save the life of a child.

Only one week after attending the commonwealth-sponsored CPR/First Aid/AED training in 2007, Judy was on her way home from work when traffic came to a sudden stop because the vehicle in front of her struck a six year old child. Judy’s training gave her the confidence to run to the child’s aid. She was able to remain calm while instructing the bystanders to call 9-1-1 and have them stop traffic. Judy remained with the child until paramedics were able to get there.

This is the highest award given by the American Red Cross to an individual or team of individuals who saves or sustains a life by using skills and knowledge learned in an American Red Cross Health and Safety Services course. The certificate bears the signature of the President of the United States, who is the honorary chairman of the American Red Cross, and the signature of the chairman of the American Red Cross.