TAMPA, Fla. – MARCH 25, 2025 – On Wednesday, March 26, Tampa and Orlando will join other major cities across the country in observing Red Cross Month and Giving Day by lighting iconic downtown landmarks RED at dusk to honor the volunteers, donors and supporters who have made our humanitarian mission possible for more than 140 years.

Red Cross Giving Day is an opportunity for supporters to come together on one day to help people affected by future disasters big and small. Whether or not an emergency makes headlines, from hurricanes to home fires, our volunteers and supporters are community heroes to the families who urgently need Red Cross services when help can’t wait.

ILLUMINATING THE NIGHT  Wednesday at dusk, the Cities of Tampa and Orlando, along with other downtown public and private entities have committed to participation in this one-night illumination activity. Our local landmarks are among others coast to coast to commemorate the celebration. Click HERE for images through the years.

HOW GIVING DAY DONATIONS HELP  Giving Day donations provide aid such as emergency shelter, food, relief supplies, emotional support and financial assistance for people affected by disasters large and small. A gift of any size makes a difference to those confronting crises, seen and unseen. Donate at redcross.org or find other ways to get involved, including volunteering or learning lifesaving skills like CPR and first aid.

The American Red Cross of Central Florida and the U.S. Virgin Islands serves 19 Florida counties through five chapters: Florida’s Space Coast (Daytona Beach), Greater Orlando, Mid-Florida (Winter Haven), Southwest Florida (Sarasota) and Tampa Bay; and the Virgin Islands territories of St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. John and Water Island. For more information, visit redcross.org. Also find us on Facebook and X (Twitter).

About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.

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