Chris Dux, CEO of Paris Regional Medical Center, presents Dr. Rick Erickson with a $2,000 check for the Lamar County Red Cross “Heroes” Campaign.

“Paris Regional Medical Center is honored to be a part of the Heroes campaign. We have been, and always will be, strongly committed to endeavors that strengthen the Paris community,” said Dux. “We commend and support Dr. Erickson’s and the Red Cross’ efforts.”

Dr. Erickson serves as chairman of the four-week fundraising campaign for the Lamar County chapter of the Red Cross. The fundraising goal for the campaign is $50,000. Funds raised will be used to support Red Cross services such as disaster relief and preparedness, assistance for fire victims, emergency military communications and first aid and CPR training in Lamar County.