Hover your mouse over each card below to learn more (tap on mobile).
Not your region? Click here
Sharon began her Red Cross career in 1990 and has responded to disasters locally and across the country, organized blood drives, raised funds and supported volunteers and in 2013 became the Executive Director of the Ohio River Valley Chapter.
Red Cross Day at the WV State Capitol included resolutions from the House and Senate and a Governor's Proclamation and two blood drives collecting nearly 100 units of blood. Proclamations were also issued in cities and counties throughout the region.
West Virginia University LGBTQ+ Center, in partnership with the WVU Red Cross Club, held a Pride Blood Drive in Morgantown with more than 100 donors registered, collecting 85 units. This is the largest Pride Blood Drive held to date in the country!
The Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new, state of the art, 6,000 square foot Huntington Facility was held in May.
Hover your mouse over each card to learn more (tap on mobile).
WV Air National Guard Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe was shot in the line of duty in Washington D.C. in November 2025. His mother, Melody attributes blood carried by first responders in helping save his life and is now encourages others to donate.
The Home Fire Campaign in Central Appalachia has saved 163 lives by installing over 68,000 free smoke alarms in nearly 27,000 homes. The Tri-State Chapter partnered with the Ashland Fire Department to install free smoke alarms for Kentucky families.
Red Cross volunteer with 25 years of service, Lt. Col. Edie McGoff-Donovan (USAF Retired), was honored as the Daughters of the American Revolution National Outstanding Veteran Volunteer at Constitution Hall.
The Wheeling Nailers held their annual Red Cross blood drive at the Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack.
Hover your mouse over each card to learn more (tap on mobile).
The Boy Scout National Jamboree was held at Summit Bechtel Reserve in Glen Jean, WV. Scouts and attendees participated in hands only CPR exercises, an interactive Avive AED demonstration, along with education about mission critical Red Cross services.
Devastation in communities across our region caused by severe weather, tornadoes and flooding from June 22 in Boone and Logan Counties to July 21 across North Central WV then on August 16 in Kanawha & Fayette Counties.
After flooding devastated North Central WV a statewide partnership with WVRC Media collecting generous donations at nine stations and with Huntington Bank’s $25,000 matching contribution, this effort raised an incredible $63,942 for flood relief.
Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance awarded Davis Insurance Advisors including Red Cross Board Member, Katie Lukini, a 2026 Make More Happen Award for its partnership with the Allegheny Highlands Chapter.
