On March 24, landmarks across the U.S. will light up RED in observance of Red Cross Month & Giving Day including the Riverwalk in downtown Tampa.
Photo by volunteer Phil Lampron, 2019.
TAMPA, Fla. – MARCH 24, 2021 – Tonight at dusk, Tampa and Orlando will join other cities across the nation in observing Red Cross Month by lighting iconic landmarks RED to honor the organization’s humanitarian mission and its volunteer heroes.
The annual lighting tradition takes place again this year amid the pandemic, which serves as an appropriate reminder that the humanitarian spirit shines in times of crisis.
In Central Florida, we are pleased to recognize the following community partners that have committed to participation in this lighting activity:
HOW TO GET INVOLVED Red Cross Giving Day is an opportunity for local communities to come together on one day to help thousands of families nationwide who have been impacted by home fires or other local disasters. A gift of any size makes a difference to provide shelter, food, relief items, emotional support and other assistance after a disaster, when help can’t wait. Donate at redcross.org/GivingDay. Floridians can also become a volunteer or take a class to learn lifesaving skills like CPR and first aid. Visit redcross.org/RedCrossMonth to learn more.
The American Red Cross of Central Florida and the U.S. Virgin Islands serves 19 Florida counties 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 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.