March is Red Cross Month, and the March Mission Madness Online Auction is a celebration of the Red Cross’ mission and legacy in the Western New York Region while also showcasing products, services, and gifts donated by local businesses and community members who help make our mission delivery possible.
Please join us to celebrate the Red Cross’ 140+ year tradition of preventing and alleviating human suffering in the face of emergencies by bidding on your favorite prize on March 3, 2024!
The American Red Cross serves people facing emergencies every day. Powered by dedicated volunteers and generous donors, we have delivered the following services in our Western New York Region in the last year:
Collected over 108,000 units of blood at our local blood drives and collection sites to help patients in need
Trained over 54,000 people in First Aid, CPR & AED, water safety and other lifesaving skills
Helped over 1,400 families affected by hundreds of local disasters like home fires, floods and winter storms by providing food, clothing, shelter and immediate relief
Provided over 1,800 critical services to members of the military, veterans and their families
Made local homes safer by installing over 3,400 free smoke alarms and providing fire safety education and escape plan training to families