# @americanredcross on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C5g1xljPz3S
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/72590354-americanredcross-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2024-04-08T20:00:34.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** American Red Cross (@americanredcross) — https://gondola.cc/americanredcross

## Caption

A love for swimming led Red Crosser Norm Bottenberg to dedicate his life to educating and serving others. 

Norm's Red Cross journey began in college, when he decided to take an aquatic lifesaving course. This eventually helped him land his first lifeguarding job in 1957 with the Seattle Parks Department.

It wasn't long before Norm began blossoming in his career. He went from being a lifeguard to training other lifeguards, and even became the director of Red Cross Health Services. 

During his tenure as a director, Norm made a lasting impact educating others and making the lifeguard training procedure what it is today. He helped develop the lifeguard tests for RedCrossNorthwest as the team's computer systems first started operating in the 1980s.

After retiring, Norm couldn't keep himself away from mission-driven work. He pivoted to becoming a Red Cross volunteer, helping families recover from disasters, both locally and across the country.

Norm enthusiastically takes on any task that is asked of him, from delivering essential supplies to supporting shelters. He does not hesitate to give up his time, often volunteering long hours. Most recently, he helped support an emergency shelter for 12 hours, providing hope and comfort to residents after two large apartment fires.

Thank you, Norm, for your innovation and dedication to making the world a better place. Our lifesaving mission wouldn't be the same without you. ❤️

#Lifeguarding #WaterSafety #ThankYouVolunteers #RedCrossVolunteers

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watersafety, redcrossvolunteers, lifeguarding, thankyouvolunteers

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