American Red Cross Arizona and New Mexico

By Chip Haley, SAF Volunteer Writer All three chapters of Service to the Armed Forces / International Services (SAF/IS) participated in events recognizing World Refugee Day June 22. The events were held in conjunction with partner organizations, local governments, and other volunteer organizations – all of whom aid refugees in need. Each year, World Refugee […]

Our region’s CEO joins leaders across the nation in Washington, DC. On September 13, the American Red Cross was honored to participate in The White House Summit on Extreme Heat, where leaders from across the U.S., Tribal nations, and international communities gathered to address the pressing issue of extreme weather. As we continue our work […]

By Lori Baker, Communications Volunteer At 13 years old, Akilah Gilbert began experiencing serious health issues from having sickle cell disease. She has sickle hemoglobin-C (HbSC), known as sickle cell SC, a slightly milder form of the disease.  Since then, she has been admitted to the hospital at least two or three times each year. […]