For so many of us, being a part of the American Red Cross mission has provided some of the most meaningful moments of our lives. As Red Crossers, our shared …
Month: June 2021
‘Don’t Give Up’: Advice from Top 75 Mile Challenge Fundraisers
Across the country, people have signed up to walk or run 75 miles this July, while fundraising on Facebook to help us support families and communities impacted by disasters both …
Severe Blood Shortage: Trauma Survivor’s Story Highlights Serious Need for Blood Products
Beth Hudson knows just how crucial blood products can be after a trauma. She credits the 64 units of blood, platelets and plasma she received – and the generous donors …
‘All of who I am’: Celebrating One Red Crossers’ Story
At two years old, my mother lost two sisters in a home fire. They were eight and four years old, and their names were Mary Sue and Gwen. The year …
Juneteenth: A Historic Day Inspiring Me to Keep Learning
Juneteenth was a day I had never heard of before, until I moved to Texas while I was a teenager. I didn’t hear about it in history class but more …
How Tech is Shaping Mission Delivery: A Chat with Red Cross Chief Innovation Officer Sajit Joseph
It’s been 140 years since Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross, and the need to alleviate human suffering hasn’t changed. How we meet that need, however, is ever-evolving. In …
Southern California Volunteers Deliver Help and Hope After Large Apartment Fire
Originally published on the American Red Cross Southern California Region page. When a large apartment complex fire displaced 160 people from their homes, volunteers with the American Red Cross Southern …