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Read these #StoriesThatInspire Having trouble viewing this message? [Click Here]( [American Red Cross]( Dear {NAME}, Happy New Year from the American Red Cross! Only a few weeks into 2022 and various emergencies have already impacted homes all across the country. Yet we are reminded of our incredible Red Cross family and how we have been able to stand together in aiding individuals in their greatest times of need. I'm writing to you today, {NAME}, because I want to share a message of gratitude and hope – one which is only possible thanks to supporters like you. Each of these unique stories showcase individuals who have made a tremendous difference in their communities. [Please, {NAME}, take a moment to feel inspired.]( [#StoriesThatInspire]( [“The idea that I could have a role in reconnecting a family that had been ripped apart because of a war, that's pretty powerful stuff.”] [“The idea that I could have a role in reconnecting a family that had been ripped apart because of a war, that's pretty powerful stuff.”]( [Throughout his life, Bruce Kimmey’s family taught him the importance of blood donations and he saw that firsthand when his mother was ill.] [Throughout his life, Bruce Kimmey’s family taught him the importance of blood donations and he saw that firsthand when his mother was ill.]( [“Life is about service and how someone else’s life can become better because they crossed your path.”] [“Life is about service and how someone else’s life can become better because they crossed your path.”]( [“I wanted to volunteer with the Red Cross because I am a refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo, so I know how it feels to receive things from people who want to help.”] [“I wanted to volunteer with the Red Cross because I am a refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo, so I know how it feels to receive things from people who want to help.”]( [At 12 years old, Katy was in a home fire that left her with burns over 88% of her body. Today, she donates to honor the donors who made every surgery she’s received possible.] [At 12 years old, Katy was in a home fire that left her with burns over 88% of her body. Today, she donates to honor the donors who made every surgery she’s received possible.]( [Lori turned a tragic family event into a way to help others be more prepared in the water. “We lost a part of our future when Elise drowned that day and I don’t want other families having the same heartache.” ] [Lori turned a tragic family event into a way to help others be more prepared in the water. “We lost a part of our future when Elise drowned that day and I don’t want other families having the same heartache.” ]( [“It’s the craziest experience I’ve had so far. It’s like there’s a fog machine punching out all this smoke.” Kalen decided to become a wildland firefighter after volunteering with us during Oregon’s wildfires.] [“It’s the craziest experience I’ve had so far. It’s like there’s a fog machine punching out all this smoke.” Kalen decided to become a wildland firefighter after volunteering with us during Oregon’s wildfires.]( [“For me, disaster work and spiritual care are one and the same. To be there for people while they’re going through the worst time in their lives and to be the support system for the families and the first responders.”] [“For me, disaster work and spiritual care are one and the same. To be there for people while they’re going through the worst time in their lives and to be the support system for the families and the first responders.”]( When the Red Cross community comes together, {NAME}, the difference we can make is truly amazing. Thank you for all that you do, today and every day. From the bottom of my heart, I am so grateful, [Alison Teres] Alison Teres Executive Director, Humanitarian Services American Red Cross P.S. Eager to hear more #StoriesThatInspire from the American Red Cross? 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