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needs of the American Red Cross
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needs with your financial gift.

Urgent Need For Blood Donors

Urgent Need For Blood Donors

Give blood in July for a chance to win an exclusive Shark Week merchandise package! Plus, donate by 7/10 and you’ll receive a Red Cross tote bag.^*

Give blood in July for a chance to win an exclusive Shark Week merchandise package! Plus, donate by 7/10 and you’ll receive a Red Cross tote bag.^*

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Train for the Moments that Matter. Learn CPR using our revolutionary new approach.

Train for the Moments that Matter. Learn CPR using our revolutionary new approach.

The Red Cross Mission At Work

Read the latest news about how we help people across the country and around the world.

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Volunteers Install Over 45,000 Free Smoke Alarms during National Sound the Alarm Effort

Urgent Health Needs Extend Beyond Ukraine’s Borders

Volunteers Needed for Active Disaster Season Ahead

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Have a Safe Summer

Stop the Bleed: It’s Time to Train

Volunteers Are Needed Now More than Ever

Volunteers Are Needed Now More than Ever

Help families that have lost nearly everything in a disaster.

Help families that have lost nearly everything in a disaster.

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Special Ways to Share in Our Mission

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Save lives. Become a Lifeguard or Water Safety Instructor™

Help others by Joining the fight against sickle cell disease

Bring Relief and Hope to Communities and Families in Need

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Disasters can happen anytime, anywhere. Learn ways to be prepared and stay safe.

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