# @americanredcross on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2025-03-04T16:01:29.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** American Red Cross (@americanredcross) — https://gondola.cc/americanredcross

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One moment in college nearly 60 years ago inspired Larry Hines' lifelong commitment to service. Thanks to women like her, our military received essential support during the Vietnam War.

During her senior year, Larry was in her school's career center when she crossed paths with a Red Cross recruiter who was on campus. As a former Red Cross youth volunteer, Larry thought she was coming across another chance to volunteer.

"She pointed out to me that I could have the opportunity to go to Vietnam during the height of the war," Larry said.

As soon as she graduated in 1968, Larry flew to Vietnam to support our troops for 13 months. She was one of nearly 500 Donut Dollies who were part of the Red Cross Supplemental Recreational Activities Overseas (SRAO) program. 

Larry and her fellow Dollies delivered mail, served meals and organized games for service members. They also provided comfort and a listening ear to the troops who witnessed the horrors of the war.

Larry received the Medal for Civilian Service in 1969 for her service in Vietnam. Her experience overseas led her to continue helping military veterans and their families when she returned to the States. Today, she continues to support the Red Cross while also volunteering with the United Service Organizations (USO). 

"Since I came back from Vietnam, the Red Cross has always been a priority for me," Larry said. "I'm proud to be part of their mission and I will be for the rest of my days."

We are grateful for every brave and resilient Donut Dolly like Larry who brought compassion and a touch of home to the frontlines. 

#WomensHistoryMonth #RedCrossHistory #VietnamWar #Archives #DonutDollies

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