HONOLULU, MARCH 2, 2021: The Hawaii Chapter of the American Red Cross announced special building lighting events as part of the island’s commemoration of March as National Red Cross Month.

In recognition of National Red Cross Month, Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced that for the first time Honolulu Hale will be lit up in red from sundown on March 1 to sunup March 7, 2021. Additionally, Aloha Tower will be lit up from March 12 to March 14, as well as March 19 to March 21, 2021. Red Cross volunteers, friends and ‘ohana are invited to take pictures of themselves with the lights and use the hashtag #helpcantwait to join with the national Red Cross Community.

WHAT IS RED CROSS MONTH

For nearly 80 years, U.S. presidents have proclaimed March as Red Cross Month to recognize people giving back through its lifesaving mission — which is powered by more than 90% volunteers.

GIVING DAY, MARCH 24

As part of Red Cross Month, the Red Cross invites you to be a part of Giving Day on March 24th. This year’s message is the #HelpCantWait. When your life is turned upside down by disaster, The Red Cross can help with emergency needs. This happens thanks to donations from generous community members and Giving Day is a time to join with thousands of other compassionate people in giving a gift that can provide shelter, food, relief items, emotional support and other assistance.

HOW TO HELP 

You can help ensure that families don’t face emergencies alone — especially during a pandemic:

DONATE: Support our Disaster Relief efforts at redcross.org/GivingDay. A gift of any size makes a difference to provide shelter, food, relief items, emotional support and other assistance. Your donation will be part of our annual Giving Day on March 24 to aid families in need across the country.
VOLUNTEER: Visit redcross.org/VolunteerToday for most-needed positions and local opportunities.
LEARN LIFESAVING SKILLS: Take a class in skills like CPR and first aid to help in an emergency at redcross.org/TakeAClass. Online options include our Psychological First Aid for COVID-19 course, which covers how to manage stress and support yourself and others.

About the American Red Cross:

The Red Cross is a non-profit humanitarian organization which provides assistance to meet the immediate emergency needs of those affected by disasters. All Red Cross assistance to disaster victims is free. The Red Cross is not a government agency; it depends on public contributions to help others. Your gift supports the lifesaving mission of the American Red Cross in your community, across the country and around the world. To send a contribution, mail your check to:

American Red Cross of Hawaii

4155 Diamond Head Road

Honolulu, HI 96816

Make a secure online donation at redcross.org/hawaii or call: (808) 739-8109

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