Patti Fogg always dreamt of being a Red Cross nurse. Growing up after World War II, Patti would reenact war scenarios with other kids in her neighborhood. She always played the role of a Red Cross nurse. Patti's passion for serving grew when her mother signed her up as a Red Cross teen aide when she was 15, in hopes that Patti wouldn’t like it. “My mother wanted me to be a secretary instead,” she said. Patti would support patients at a convalescent hospital, bringing them water and magazines, and helping them with their mobility. Patti enjoyed the work so much, she was motivated to pursue a career in nursing. Throughout her time as a nurse, Patti remained involved with the Red Cross. She helped a military member get home for a family emergency through our emergency communication services, became a CPR and First Aid Instructor, supported her local region as a teacher and mass care instructor, AND deployed to several disasters across the country. As a Red Cross nurse, Patti plays a v...