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LAS VEGAS (Sept.11, 2025) — In recognition of the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, the American Red Cross of Southern Nevada is encouraging residents to honor the lives lost through acts of service. Donating blood or becoming a Red Cross volunteer are two meaningful ways Nevadans can support their communities in observance of this day.
“The anniversary of September 11 is a day that serves as a powerful reminder of the spirit of unity and compassion that brought the nation together,” said Rachel Flanigan, Executive Director of the American Red Cross Southern Nevada Chapter. “Whether it’s giving blood to help a patient in need or volunteering to support a family facing a disaster, acts of service provide a powerful tribute to the heroes of that day and help strengthen community resilience”
Honor 9/11 Through Lifesaving Acts: Donate Blood
Giving blood on the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance is more than an act of generosity, it’s a living tribute to the spirit of unity and compassion that carried our nation through one of its darkest days. Each donation helps ensure patients in need have access to lifesaving blood when every second counts.
This time of year, blood donations often decline as families shift their focus to back-to-school routines and end-of-summer plans. However, the need for blood is constant—someone in the U.S. requires a transfusion every two seconds. The American Red Cross, which supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood, plays a critical role in meeting that need. In Southern Nevada alone, nearly 20 hospitals rely on the Red Cross to provide blood for accident victims, cancer patients, mothers experiencing complications during childbirth and others facing medical emergencies.
Appointments can be easily scheduled through the Red Cross Blood Donor App, by visiting redcross.org/GiveBlood or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Honor 9/11 Through Lifesaving Acts: Volunteer in Your Community
Volunteering on the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance is more than an act of kindness—it’s a tribute to the resilience and compassion that brought the nation together after the tragedy. Volunteers are the backbone of the American Red Cross, making up over 90% of its workforce and playing a vital role in delivering critical services to those in need.
From house fires to natural disasters, the Red Cross relies on volunteers to support families during life’s most challenging moments, providing comfort, resources and hope in times of crisis. In 2024, more than 1,100 Red Cross volunteers in Southern Nevada responded to disasters, organized blood drives, provided preparedness information and assisted military families.
To learn how to get involved, visit redcross.org/volunteer. Whether serving in disaster zones or lending a hand locally, Red Cross volunteers’ time and skills can make a lasting difference.
About the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance
In 2009, September 11 was designated as a National Day of Service and Remembrance to honor the 2,977 people who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of 2001. The day is observed through volunteering and acts of service, with many Americans paying tribute by supporting their communities. It is one of only two officially recognized Days of Service, along with Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Learn more at 911day.org.
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.
