The power of the American Red Cross relies on your generous donations and the tireless efforts of our volunteers, employees, board members and community partners — dedicated people who will continue to make a difference for thousands of lives in 2025 and beyond. As we close out 2024, we wish you a safe and healthy holiday season, and invite you to review some of our region's proudest and most memorable moments.
The power of the American Red Cross relies on your generous donations and the tireless efforts of our volunteers, employees, board members and community partners — dedicated people who will continue to make a difference for thousands of lives in 2025 and beyond. As we close out 2024, we wish you a safe and healthy holiday season, and invite you to review some of our region's proudest and most memorable moments.
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News Story: Meeting the Growing Need for Blood Products
As 2024 ends, two new Red Cross blood collection sites are under construction. This investment in Seattle and Kennewick reflects the growing need for blood products and an opportunity for partners to support a healthy blood supply.
News Story: Preparing Families and Communities to Survive Local Disasters
Donor-supported programs help us prepare communities for common disasters like home fires and wildfires. Our teams meet individuals where they're at, providing free resources in people’s homes and native languages, making a meaningful difference.
Video: Showing Up with PRIDE in a Region Where Everyone Is Welcome
The Red Cross Seattle PRIDE Parade cohort was made up of team members eager to be part of history. Changes to the FDA's blood screening process have made blood donation more inclusive, allowing more people to give while keeping the blood supply safe.
Our humanitarian mission aims to serve all communities equitably, ensuring access to those in need. Eddie Ramos is among the growing number of Hispanic or Latino Red Crossers playing crucial roles in our efforts to prevent and alleviate human suffering.
Press Release: Home Fires, Volunteer Response on the Rise
For the third year, Washington State is outpacing the entire West Coast in home fires. This state of response is stretching the capacity of local volunteers, inspiring a renewed focus on recruiting and training team members.
News Story: Aquatics Centennial Campaign Makes a Splash in Seattle
We're making swim lessons and water safety training accessible and affordable in western Washington. Thank you to the donors and partners who support water safety education for parents, children and teens!
News Story: Women Philanthropists Lead the Tiffany Circle
Women across the Northwest are working to ensure the Red Cross is prepared to help people before, during and after emergencies. Our Tiffany Circle is made of engaged, generous, and highly involved local leaders investing their time, talent, and resources.
We love your pets almost as much as you do! Our passion is reflected in safety messaging for every season and in the services we provide. Our region is leading efforts to care for pets in Red Cross shelters and provides therapy dogs for veterans.
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News Story: Summer Youth Program Gives Military Teens Opportunity to Grow
Being a teen is tough enough. When you grow up in a military family, that often means moving frequently. Our Joint Base Lewis-McChord military youth program offers teens a place to belong and connect while gaining work experience and expanding skills.
Event: Inaugural Hero Awards Dinner Raises Critical Funds for Northwest Region
Inside Seattle's Museum of History and Industry, generous donors raised $285,000 to support our humanitarian mission. Thanks to the community leaders who joined our inaugural event and the local honorees whose actions strengthen their communities.
News Story: Pediatric First Aid Training Saves Two-Day-Old Infant
Lisa Courneya’s Red Cross training helped her save her two-day-old grandson when he stopped breathing. Her quick actions earned her the Lifesaving Awards Certificate of Merit and inspired her family to get trained and be ready to save lives!
News Story: Led by Nationally Recognized Volunteers
After 50 years of service with the American Red Cross, Glenn Lockwood received the Presidential Award in 2024. He was first trained and given his Red Cross vest in 1973, serving his community and responding to disaster events across our country ever since.