American Red Cross North Florida Region

Every day, home fires claim seven lives, most often in homes without working smoke alarms. To combat this, the American Red Cross has rallied volunteers to participate in Sound the Alarm — a home fire prevention campaign that empowers members of the Red Cross to go door-to-door to install free smoke alarms, share safety information, … Continue reading Giving Peace of Mind

I am the result of the people and communities which have helped me grow and giving back to them has always been an integral part of my life. Earning the “Service Above Self Leadership Award” by the Rotary Club of Gainesville at my middle school graduation was an affirmation that I was doing the right … Continue reading Four years and 450 hours later

“It won’t be easy. It can be very uncomfortable. But you feel you’re a part of something bigger than yourself.” Susan Eccher, the Service to Armed Forces and International Services Program Manager for the North Florida region of the American Red Cross, is the first member of her region to be deployed overseas. In times … Continue reading Doing What Clara Envisioned

Jacqueline Wade’s life is nothing short of a miracle. At age one, Jackie, as she is known around the North Florida Region, was at death’s door. “My grandmother told me that, as a child, I suffered from anemia and became gravely ill with pneumonia. Doctors packed my body in ice and announced that I needed … Continue reading A Real Gift of Life