For decades, the American Red Cross has been a backbone for victims in the wake of disasters — from wars to hurricanes.

For 67 years, Goldie Brangman Dumpson has volunteered her services, staying true to the organization's mandate and urging others to join the cause. As today's commentary by Coralie Chun Matayoshi, CEO of the American Red Cross, Hawai'i State Chapter, mentions, this year marks both the 90-year anniversary of the chapter, as well as Dumpson's 90th birthday.

And there are no signs of either slowing down.

Dumpson had already served as a volunteer for the New York chapter for 47 years. Admittedly, joining the local Red Cross chapter wasn't her intention in 1987 when she came to Hawai'i after retiring. But the chapter's strong community ties lured her back.

These days, Dumpson leaves the disaster relief "for the young folks." But clearly, she has put in her time, and continues to.

"Two incidents stand out in my mind. I was sent to Guam to teach courses when Hurricane Omar hit in 1992. When I came back, Iniki hit. I was there for a week running the shelter for victims," she said. "You just feel like you're giving something back."

Dumpson is just one of thousands of volunteers who enable Red Cross to help disaster-struck communities when they need it the most. And after more than six decades, she remains loyal to the organization's mission: To protect life and health and to ensure respect for the human being.