The power of the American Red Cross relies on your generous donations and the tireless efforts of our volunteers, employees, board members and community partners — dedicated people who will continue to make a difference for thousands of lives in 2025 and beyond. As we close out 2024, we wish you a safe and healthy holiday season, and invite you to review some of our region's proudest and most memorable moments.
The power of the American Red Cross relies on your generous donations and the tireless efforts of our volunteers, employees, board members and community partners — dedicated people who will continue to make a difference for thousands of lives in 2025 and beyond. As we close out 2024, we wish you a safe and healthy holiday season, and invite you to review some of our region's proudest and most memorable moments.
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News Story: Georgia Blood Donor Honors His Granddaughter’s Memory
Donald Ellett became a regular platelet donor after his granddaughter, Aurora, was diagnosed with cancer at age four. He wanted to help other families in similar situations. Read how platelet transfusions gave Aurora and her family more time together.
News Story: Ethel Shelton - At Age 102, Why I say ‘Let’s Do It’ - Volunteer
At 102 years old, Ethel Shelton still volunteers, has a sharp wit and tells it like it is. When asked what inspired her to help others, she said matter-of-factly, “I’ve been doing this all my life, it needed to be done.”
News Story: Two Atlanta Men Trained by Red Cross Recognized for Saving a Life
Kamau Hogan and Askia Bashir were given American Red Cross Lifesaving Awards in Atlanta on May 6. The two Red Cross certified water safety and lifesaving instructors were instrumental in rendering aid to a 93-year-old woman in a recreation center.
You might not realize it, but cancer survivors think about your generous donations a lot. One of them, Stephenie Lai Perry, wanted to say thank you, on behalf of herself and other cancer survivors, as donors play a big role in their cancer journeys.
News Story: 6th Annual Atlanta Braves All-American Blood Drive with Delta Air Lines
Thank you to our generous sponsors and donors. We teamed up with the Atlanta Braves for their 16th annual All-American Blood Drive. It is the largest single day Red Cross blood drive in Georgia, presented by Delta Air Lines.
News Story: Red Cross Partner Saves Five Lives and Installs Over 1,000 Smoke Alarms
“Red Cross partner MIRA USA received a golden alarm after installing more than 1,000 free smoke alarms in Georgia. As a result of their work, five people escaped home fires when they were alerted by the smoke alarms that MIRA USA, Red Cross staff and volunteers had installed.
News Story: Home Fire Survivor - Red Cross Gave Me “First Thing That I Had to Myself”
Early on a Sunday morning in Macon, Georgia, three people lost everything when two historic homes burned to the ground. They count themselves lucky to have survived the fire and shared how important the little things are after such a traumatic experience..
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News Story: Red Cross Supports Military Members, their Families and Veterans
The Red Cross has supported military members and families since our founding. We continue to serve the military community - from the moment a service member takes their oath to the time they're navigating life as a veteran.
News Story: Volunteers Provide Comfort to People Impacted by Apartment Fire
A huge thank you 🙏🏼 to our shelter volunteers. We are grateful to Joyce (pictured left) and Betty (pictured right) for helping folks impacted by the apartment fire on Howell Mill Road.
News Story: LifeBoard Partners Host 29 Blood Drives across Metro Atlanta
WXIA’s Karys Belger, who emceed our LifeBoard Awards, shared her personal experience with sickle cell disease and how lifesaving blood products help. We thank her and our corporate partners for expanding our reach with blood drives across the city.
News Story: GA Red Cross Volunteers Support Those Impacted by Hurricane Helene
Red Cross volunteer Allean Harrington is working at an Augusta, Georgia, shelter. "I tell everyone the Red Cross is here for you," she said. Our hearts go out to everyone affected by Hurricane Helene’s devastation.