June Crossnotes: A summer fun guide

Read our monthly newsletter to read about how you can help save lives with the Missing Types campaign If you are unable to view this message correctly, [click here](. [American Red Cross]( June 2018 [Crossnotes]( [DONATE]( When Blood Goes Missing [When blood goes missing]( When Jacqueline needed heart surgery at eight years old, there was a shortage of type O negative blood. Her surgery had to be postponed – a nightmare for her family. Thankfully, people came through with blood donations that would help save her life. Today, Jacqueline is healthy and thriving. You can help make sure all patients have blood when they need it. If you are able to, please [make an appointment in your area.]( [SCHEDULE NOW]( Tips & Updates [Sound the Alarm]( Sound the Alarm Success - Thank You! Our recent Sound the Alarm campaign was an incredible success, thanks to Red Cross donors, supporters and volunteers. You’ve made a lifesaving difference in communities across America – 103,423 new smoke alarms were installed in 43,008 homes, with over 30,000 registered volunteers bringing the total number of smokes alarms we've installed since 2014 to 1,311,000. [Watch this video to see the incredible impact you’ve made.]( [SOUND THE ALARM]( [Red Cross International Update]( Update from Bangladesh Seeking safety from violence and conflict in Myanmar, more than 650,000 migrants have fled to Bangladesh. With monsoon season approaching, these families face heightened risk from flooding in the camps, landslides and outbreak of disease. The American Red Cross is training displaced persons, local volunteers and host communities on how to keep camp residents safe during cyclones, floods and other hazards. [Watch this video about how we are ramping up preparedness activities to keep families safe.]( [WATCH NOW]( [American Red Cross Summer Safety Tips]( Would you know what to do? Do you know what to do if you are stung by a jellyfish? What if you’re in the sun for too long? We want you to have a safe and fun vacation no matter where you go. [Check out the summer safety tips today.]( [GET TIPS]( Your Support at Work Thanks to you, in May we: [shelter] Opened 27 shelters, helping to provide more than 4,900 overnight stays [relief items] Distributed nearly 1,600 relief items [meal] Provided more than 32,800 meals and snacks in 14 U.S. states and territories [A 50th Birthday Surprise]( A 50th Birthday Surprise What do you get someone who’s lost everything? For Deborah Bear from Reed, Kentucky, she had not expected to spend her 50th birthday in a Red Cross shelter. Deborah and her husband Shon found refuge with the Red Cross when floodwaters took their home. When a volunteer discovered it was her 50th birthday, [they pulled together a party that Deborah, Shon and all the volunteers are sure to remember for the rest of their lives.]( [READ DEBORAH'S STORY]( [BMW] Thank you to BMW of North America for their ongoing support. For every [first aid kit]( sold via [BMWUSA.com]( and at BMW dealerships nationwide, BMW donates $5.00 to support disaster relief efforts. Red Cross Store [Wear your support proudly]( Wear your support proudly this summer! Show your support for the lifesaving mission of the American Red Cross this summer! Shop the newest Red Cross Apparel & Accessories suitable for the whole family. As a special thank you, receive 10% OFF plus FREE SHIPPING on your Apparel & Accessories using code CROSS0618 now through July 5, 2018. [SHOP NOW]( Get Disaster Preparedness Apps We’ve listened and made changes! We’ve updated our Disaster Preparedness apps based on feedback from our users. The apps have a new look and have brought alerts and monitored places all into one tab, so you can access information you need all in one place! This update also includes support for the latest operating systems. Text "APPS" to 90999 to download our free apps and don’t forget to rate the apps on the App Stores. [Get it on Google Play]( [Download on the App Store]( Become a Champion for the Armed Forces [Champion for the Armed Forces]( Men and women in uniform, veterans and their families know they can turn to the Red Cross in times of need – no matter where, no matter when. [Will you become a Champion for the Armed Forces and help support our country’s greatest heroes with a monthly gift today?]( Your monthly gift as a Champion for the Armed Forces will immediately be put to work – helping to provide comfort, care, coping skills, emergency communication services and more to men and women in uniform, veterans and their families. If you join today, you'll receive a special Red Cross pin to wear with pride. [BECOME A CHAMPION]( Red Cross News [Hawaii Volcano Still Dangerous; Red Cross Offers Shelter, Comfort]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Ebola in Democratic Republic of the Congo: Red Cross Teams Activate]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Learn How to Prepare Your Household for Hurricane Season]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Meet Ebony Deloach: A Champion for Volunteers with Disabilities]( A Decade of Service [Gail McGovern]( Gail McGovern, President and CEO, American Red Cross This month marks my 10th anniversary as the president and CEO of the American Red Cross. Through the years, I’ve had the privilege of talking with many people about my work leading this American treasure. I can’t even begin to describe the admiration for the remarkable generosity and resiliency that I witness every day. As I [look back on my first ten years]( with the Red Cross, I feel more privileged than ever to lead this humanitarian organization that delivers help and hope to so many. And I remain profoundly grateful for the dedicated volunteers, employees, donors and community partners who empower our lifesaving mission. [Facebook]( [YouTube]( [Twitter]( [Flickr]( [Subscribe]( [Contact Us]( [Privacy Policy]( © 2018 American Red Cross | [431 18th Street NW Washington DC 20006]( Donate by phone: [1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)]( | [Donate by Mail]( [A gift of any size supports all of the urgent humanitarian needs of the American Red Cross.]( [Click here to unsubscribe]( from our email list, but please know that if you leave, it will be harder for you to stay involved with the Red Cross and continue the work of which you've been such a critical part. 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