Summer Updates from the American Red Cross

Everything that’s happening this July at the American Red Cross. Having trouble viewing this message? [Click Here]( [American Red Cross]( July 2024 [DONATE]( [Crossnotes]( [American Red Cross emergency response vehicle travels through a heavily damaged neighborhood of Rolling Fork, MS, 2023]( Home fires. Hurricane Beryl. Tornadoes. Dangerous heat. Disasters like these have been an unfortunate — but anticipated — part of the summer season for as long as the American Red Cross has existed. But in recent years, the climate crisis has increased the need for our work drastically — and we now respond to twice as many major disasters as we did 10 years ago. We’re ready to do whatever it takes to meet this moment and lend a hand to families in need, but we can’t do it without this community behind us. That’s why we’re asking for your help today. [If you’re able, will you please give now so that we can respond to disasters like home fires, hurricanes and tornadoes through the summer and beyond?]( [GIVE NOW]( [Be ready for anything this summer]( Stay Safe this Summer [READ THE TIPS]( Summer is the time of year when we head outside to enjoy the sunshine and warm weather. We want you to have a great summer while also staying safe. From swimming to water parks, picnics to camping, [read 20 tips on how to stay safe while enjoying popular summer activities.]( [Be water smart with WHALE Tales]( Be Water Smart this Summer [LEARN MORE]( What are you doing to teach children in your care to be safer in, on and around the water this summer? You can do this and have fun with the FREE Red Cross Longfellow’s WHALE Tales Water Safety for Children program. The letters in WHALE stand for Water Habits Are Learned Early. WHALE Tales is designed to help children from all backgrounds in kindergarten through 5th grade learn vital water safety behaviors — without having to be at a swimming pool. These nine lessons focus on important water safety behaviors in different environments such as pools, waterparks, oceans, lakes and rivers. They come with a package of fun activity sheets, live-action videos, puzzles and more. Prevention education is key to saving lives — and early water safety education can have a lifelong impact. Do your part to be water smart by visiting [redcross.org/watersafetyforkids]( and downloading all the free resources today. [Get a snack, give a snack. Text SNACK to 90999]( Get a Snack, Give a Snack [LEARN MORE]( Join the Snack Squad for Disaster Relief! Share a picture of your all-time favorite snack on social media, tag your snack-loving friends and make a real difference. When a disaster strikes, the Red Cross leaps into action to provide immediate relief, such as safe shelter, delicious meals, comfort and more. Ready to help out? Text SNACK to 90999 to donate to Red Cross Disaster Relief. Let’s snack, share and support together! [Learn more here!]( [Give blood. See TWISTERS on us.]( Give Blood, See a Movie, on Us! [SCHEDULE NOW]( Storms like tornadoes can impact communities at any time, potentially compromising the availability of lifesaving blood products. It’s the blood on the shelves that helps in times of emergency. Your donation can be a lifeline for someone facing their own storm. The American Red Cross is on the scene of disasters big and small and we’ve teamed up with Universal Pictures for the theatrical release of TWISTERS to help avoid a summer blood shortage. Come to give blood July 1-31 for a Fandango Movie Ticket^^ by email — use it to see TWISTERS on us!* Be a force for good. Give blood. [Schedule now!]( [Join us and volunteer!]( Top 5 Benefits of Volunteering [FIND YOUR ROLE]( There are many benefits to volunteering with the American Red Cross — read the top five below! - Be a meaningful part of a larger mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering. - Make a difference in someone’s life. Whether helping a family recover from a fire or supporting the collection of lifesaving blood, the impact is real. - Meet new people. Our volunteers are amazing people from all backgrounds that share a desire to give back to their local communities. - Gain self-confidence. Volunteering can bring a sense of pride and accomplishment, which helps to build a more positive self-image. - Stay active. Many volunteer roles can help get you out of the house and move around which can improve your overall wellbeing. [If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer, find the role best fit for you today!]( [Receive a free Red Cross tote bag with a monthly donation]( Become a Red Cross Champion with a Monthly Donation [GIVE MONTHLY]( Monthly donations help provide relief and comfort to our neighbors in need. [When you become a Red Cross Champion today with a monthly gift, you’ll receive a FREE Red Cross tote bag as our thanks for your partnership.]( [KIA, Movement that inspires] Kia Supports the Red Cross Thank you to Kia for including Red Cross in their[Accelerate the Good]( program! Kia America and Kia dealers across the country raised $250,000 to support the urgent needs of the American Red Cross mission. [Twister] Join Universal Pictures and Fandango in supporting the Red Cross Thank you, Universal Pictures and Fandango for partnering with the American Red Cross to help people affected by disasters! From now through July 31, movie-goers can donate with their TWISTERS tickets on [Fandango.com]( and anyone can support this truly lifesaving partnership by making a gift at [Redcross.org/twisters](. [Red Cross Apps]( Get access to decades of Red Cross knowledge at your fingertips! [Download our FREE mobile apps]( today and get the tools and preparedness information that you need. Available on [App Store®]( or [Google Play™](. [Apple Store]( [Google Play]( Get more of the latest Red Cross news - [Red Cross Helping Texans in the Aftermath of Hurricane Beryl]( - [Red Cross Responds to Floods and Wildfires in Iowa and New Mexico]( - [Multicultural Communications Launches Red Cross Translator Hub]( [Cliff Holtz, American Red Cross President and CEO] Dear {NAME}, My name is Cliff Holtz, and I’m both humbled and excited to be serving the American Red Cross as president and CEO. For the past 13 years, I’ve had the privilege of being a part of Gail McGovern’s leadership team. In that time, I’ve been continually inspired by the generosity and dedication of our Red Cross community. No matter the challenges we’ve faced, you’ve helped us deliver comfort, relief and hope to so many during their darkest hours. As you know, people rely on the Red Cross to be there in their moment of need. And in my new role, it’s my pledge to our country, to my neighbors and to you that the Red Cross will always be ready to answer the call. I look forward to checking in with you here every month, and from all of us at the American Red Cross, thank you for your commitment to our mission and those we serve. 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Thanks for your support! ^^Fandango Promotional Code (“Code”) is good towards the purchase of one movie ticket (up to $15 total ticket price and associated fees and charges) to see Twisters or any other movie at Fandango partner theaters in the US. Code is void if not redeemed by 12/31/24. Only valid for purchase of movie tickets made at Fandango.com or via the Fandango app and cannot be redeemed directly at any theater box office. If lost or stolen, cannot be replaced. No cash value, except as required by law. Void where prohibited. Not valid with any other offer. Offer valid in U.S. and D.C., excluding U.S. territories and where prohibited by law. One-time use only. Not for resale; void if sold or exchanged. If cost of movie ticket with Fandango’s associated fees and charges included is more than maximum value of the Code, then user must pay the difference. Any price difference between movie ticket purchased and maximum value of the Code will not be refunded. 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