Jump into action this summer

Fundraise and have fun with the Red Cross! Having trouble viewing this message? [Click Here]( [American Red Cross]( July 2021 [DONATE]( [Crossnotes]( [Meet Myel]( Make it a summer full of life for hospital patients In August 2016, Myel received an unexpected and life-changing medical diagnosis. What she thought was an infection from a mosquito bite was actually stage 4 inflammatory breast cancer. Myel needed the support of platelet and plasma transfusions during her chemotherapy treatment. After months of treatment, Myel was told her cancer was in remission. “Everyone needs someone, and this is your time to help someone who needs your blood or platelets. Be a blessing. A pint of blood can help save lives.” [You might not be able to change a cancer diagnosis, but you can help those going through it by donating blood or platelets.]( Right now, the Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage. Please help end this shortage by making an appointment to give blood today. [DONATE BLOOD]( VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! With storms and dangerous weather on the rise, we need volunteers! Join us to help families recover after disasters, or support lifesaving blood collections in your community. [Learn more about our most needed opportunities.]( [Beginning July 1!]( Run 75 miles this July to support disaster relief! [JOIN THE CHALLENGE]( Join a motivating community of Red Crossers on Facebook this July by running or walking 75 miles while supporting families and communities impacted by disaster! [Registration is free and open now.]( Registering will provide you with exclusive access to the [July 75 Mile Challenge Facebook group]( alongside your fellow teammates from all over the country. Participants who raise $150 are eligible for a Red Cross water bottle while supplies last (shipping within the U.S. only). [Start your fundraiser today!]( [Join Team Red Cross!]( Run the Boston Marathon with Team Red Cross this fall! [LEARN MORE]( Have you always dreamed of running the oldest and most prestigious marathon in the world? Apply to join Team Red Cross for the 125th Boston Marathon. [Learn more about how you can support the American Red Cross while becoming a part of athletic history.]( [Jayden Taylor in her lifeguarding post]( Lifeguard saves child’s life after Red Cross training [READ MORE]( Jayden Taylor was lifeguarding at a pool at Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells when she saw a child go under water. That’s when her instincts and American Red Cross training kicked in. [Read her full story here.]( [Thank you to our partner, Chevron]( Thank you to supporters like you and ExtraMile Convenience Stores for supporting the Red Cross mission this summer. [Participating ExtraMile Convenience Stores]( will donate to the American Red Cross $.10 for every one-liter ExtraGood water sold, as well as contribute 100% of donations collected in all participating ExtraMile Convenience Stores from July 1 to August 31, 2021. This purchase is not tax deductible. [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 - [California Wildfires: Red Cross Response]( - [Tropical Storm Elsa: Flooding and Severe Weather Safety]( - [Red Cross Media Statement: Building Collapse in Surfside, Miami Dade County]( [Champions]( Make a monthly donation and receive a special Red Cross Pin as our way of saying thanks! [Become a champion]( [Gail] At the American Red Cross, we are closely monitoring a surge in heat waves across the country. Extreme heat can be very dangerous, especially for infants, children and people over 65. If your area is facing hotter than normal temperatures, there are steps you can take to keep yourself and your loved ones safe and avoid conditions like heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Make sure you, your family and any pets drink plenty of water and avoid strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day. Check on your friends and neighbors, especially if they don’t have air conditioning. Stay indoors as much as possible, and never leave a child or animal unattended in a car. [You can find more heat wave safety tips on our website]( — please take a moment to share with anyone you know who is facing extreme temperatures this summer. On behalf of everyone at the Red Cross, thank you for doing your part to help our communities stay safe this summer. 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