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 2024 and beyond. As we close out 2023, 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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As a young girl, fire raced through her home and the Red Cross came to help. Today, she dedicates her life's work to the organization as the CEO of the Cascades Region. Meet Priscilla Fuentes.
Why do blood donors give? Just ask the grandmother of Noelle. Noelle almost died on the operating table when she was a baby. Now her grandma gives blood every chance she can. You must see this moving video of her story.
For the past 11 years, volunteers and staff have gathered at Willamette University for three days of training, practicing, and mingling on campus. We stay in the dorms, eat dorm food, and have a great time. It's the training highlight of the year.
Fire erupted in an apartment in downtown Portland, forcing residents, like Barbett, to climb down a fire escape with only the clothes on their backs. She finds comfort in a Red Cross shelter and shares her harrowing story with us.
The Cascades Region is proud to have more than 200 youth volunteers. We celebrate those who graduated this year and learn what they plan to do next. Let's hear it for our youth volunteers!
The Red Cross sponsored its first ever veteran's wheelchair team for this great competition in Portland. "When you are competing in the games, you are free, you are a competitive person once again."
The Red Cross participated in the 4th of July parade in Hillsboro with "Buddy the Blooddrop" to promote blood donation and volunteerism.
The Cascades Region answered the call when catastrophic wildfires devastated the town of Lahaina in Maui. In all, 33 responders (and counting) made the trip. Meet Julia Bishop who went to the island. She's deployed over 50 times with the Red Cross.
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More than 182,000 units of blood are collected in Oregon and Washington each year. The new blood donation site in east Multnomah County will make it easier for people to donate. It's been a huge success and has been filling up with appointments.
The American Red Cross is experiencing a national blood shortage. Hurricane Idalia further strained the blood supply with blood drive cancellations. Red Cross stepped up with media coverage. Staff and volunteers also rolled up their sleeves to help.
Having a "Go Kit" is one of the best ways to prepare for disaster. During Preparedness Month, we showed TV viewers what to pack inside that kit.
Why do blood donors give? Just ask the grandmother of Noelle. Noelle almost died on the operating table when she was a baby. Now her grandma gives blood every chance she can. You must see this moving video of her story.
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As you consider local charities to donate to this holiday, we hope you'll choose the American Red Cross for your year end giving.
