Devastation in Ukraine, Red Cross Month and how you can get involved.

News from the American Red Cross As conflict devastates Ukraine, the Red Cross is vowing continued support for at-risk families in the region. Hundreds of thousands of people have fled Ukraine and even more are displaced within the country. As the fighting intensifies, so does the dire humanitarian situation. [Learn more about how the Red Cross is helping.]( Having trouble viewing this message? [Click Here]( [American Red Cross]( March 2022 [DONATE]( [Crossnotes]( [A-Spot Article]( Join Us for Giving Day 2022 Mark your calendars, the eighth annual American Red Cross Giving Day is on Wednesday, March 23! We don’t know when the next tornado, hurricane or home fire will strike – but when it does, help can't wait. That's why this Giving Day, thousands of Red Crossers around the country will come together to ensure that our team of extraordinary staff and volunteers are able to rush essential supplies, safe shelter and warm smiles to people facing the most uncertain, challenging moments of their lives. You don’t have to wait to give: [You can help provide care, comfort and compassion to communities in need by making an early gift today.]( Interested in volunteering with the American Red Cross this spring? [Take this quick and easy quiz about your skills, personality and preferences to reveal which type of volunteer experience may be right for you!]( [Article 2]( Obstacles During the National Blood Crisis [GIVE BLOOD]( Every community in America needs blood on a daily basis. At a time when many businesses and organizations across the country are experiencing pandemic challenges, the Red Cross is no different. And while we are all learning how to live in this new environment -- how we spend our time, where we work, how we give back and how we make a difference in the lives of others – donating blood must continue to be part of it. [Help us overcome these obstacles and help patients get the blood they need. Schedule your donation today!]( If the Red Cross does not collect blood near you, please forward the need to a family or friend. Thank you for your support. [Article 2]( Return of the April 75 Mile Challenge [JOIN NOW]( Join us for the 2nd Annual 75 Mile Challenge on Facebook! Take on 75 miles in April while raising funds for disaster relief. All registered participants will receive FREE Red Cross shoelaces, and all fundraisers that raise at least $125 will receive a Team Red Cross t-shirt! All items available while supplies last, shipping in the US only. Registration opens March 10th – join the notification list [HERE.]( ContactP2PFundraising@RedCross.orgfor more information. [Article 2]( Hunger: A Ripple Effect Across Africa [LEARN MORE]( Severe droughts, insect invasions, ravishing floods and irregular rainfall have all contributed to a major crisis wreaking havoc across Africa: food insecurity. It’s a prolonged emergency that often doesn’t make headlines yet consumes nearly every aspect of daily life for millions. Hunger isn’t just about not having enough to eat -- the crisis is crippling how people earn a living, their health and ability to ward off serious disease, practice basic sanitation and drink clean water. [The American Red Cross is deeply invested in doing its part to help – learn more.]( [Why I Give] [Article 2]( The Catalyst for Change [READ MORE]( Elaine Lyerly (pictured right) has been a dedicated Red Cross volunteer for over 40 years, serving in a variety of leadership roles locally, nationally and internationally. “Being on the ground floor in 2006 to help launch and grow the Tiffany Circle, our women’s philanthropy program, was especially meaningful. And now, providing leadership for international expansion enables women who are passionate about our mission to connect around the world. When women come together, powerful things happen. We are the catalyst for change.” [Read more about Elaine’s meaningful work.]( [Red Cross resiliency programs]( Red Cross Yoga: A Critical Part of Care [LEARN MORE]( U.S. Navy veteran Patrick Johnson says that many wounded veterans struggle to find a new normal as they transition to lives outside of the military. “Yoga classes help so many of us find ways to cope and process these major events in our lives. I’ve found that it is a great way to battle depression and anxiety,” he said. For many like Johnson, Red Cross yoga classes are a critical component to their care at military and veteran hospitals around the country. Both staff and patients note that these offerings are key to recovery and wellness. [Learn more about Red Cross resiliency programs and the individuals these programs assist.]( [Sponsor] Thanks to our long-term partner, [The Wawa Foundation]( for collecting customer donations at all Wawa locations from February 21 through April 10. [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 - [Devastation in Ukraine: How the Red Cross is Helping.]( - [Service to the Armed Forces: United Together, Helping Those in Need.]( - [March is Red Cross Month: We Honor Our Volunteer Heroes.]( [Champions]( Make a monthly donation and receive a special Red Cross Pin as our way of saying thanks! [Become a champion]( [Gail] This March we once again celebrate Red Cross Month. It’s a special time of year to recognize the individuals who make our mission possible, and I am truly grateful for the opportunity to celebrate supporters like you – whose unending kindness and generosity have such a profound impact. Thanks to you, the Red Cross continues to bring life-changing help and hope to our neighbors in times of crisis. From providing comfort in the aftermath of devastating disasters, to delivering vital blood products to hospital patients in need, to training individuals in lifesaving skills like CPR, to caring for the members of our military and our nation’s veterans – it’s Red Crossers like you that continue to power our mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering. As always, thank you for everything you do to ensure the Red Cross is there, whenever and wherever we’re needed most. 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