The lifesaving mission of the Red Cross continues even during this pandemic. Here are a few of the changes we've put into place and some ways you and your organizations can get involved.
Our need for volunteers is constant and continues to evolve as we navigate this health crisis. Please rest assured that we are working with public health officials to help keep local communities and our volunteer safe. Volunteer opportunities include supporting blood donations and delivering much-needed services to your community. We even have a wide variety of remote (work-from-home) opportunities available.
During the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, life’s emergencies don’t stop — and neither does the work of the American Red Cross. This is the time to take care of one another. Please help support all of the urgent humanitarian needs of the American Red Cross by donating to Where It Is Needed Most.
Healthy donors are encouraged to make an appointment to donate blood. Donating blood is safe, easy and can help save lives. One of the most important things you can do to ensure we don’t have another health care crisis on top of the coronavirus is to give now.
We know this is a stressful time and people want to know what they can do right now to protect themselves and their families. We’re highlighting some everyday steps you can take now to help you cope with stress and support others during this emergency.
While your household is staying at home together, take the time to get prepared for disasters like home fires, earthquakes, and wildfires.
By Tom Ruse, American Red Cross Susan and Kristin Brown – mother and daughter, respectively – have been donating blood together for years. At a recent drive held at the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), this dynamic family duo shared their bond and Mother’s Day spirit that continues to bring them back to make life-saving […]
Continue ReadingBy Tom Ruse, American Red Cross We sometimes ask blood donors to give us a bit of background about why they donate and the experiences they’ve had. I was struck by one particular donor’s comments but was unable to reach out to flesh out the story. Still, her brief comments about donating and her personal […]
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