Happy New Year from the Red Cross

Keep up with everything that’s happening this month at the American Red Cross. Having trouble viewing this message? [Click Here]( [American Red Cross]( January 2023 [DONATE]( [Crossnotes]( [January safety tips]( We hope the new year is off to a safe and warm start for you and your family, {NAME}! The holidays may have departed with their cheer and festive gatherings, but in most of the country, the days are still short and the temperatures low. With the coldest weeks on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to refresh your winter preparedness. [We’ve collected helpful tips on everything from keeping your pipes from freezing to riding out winter storms — read more about them here.]( [Storm Preparedness Tips]( [Safety List]( [Give blood and enter!]( Donate blood in January and you could win a trip to Super Bowl LVII [GIVE BLOOD]( Looking to kick off the new year in a great way? You can help us tackle the need for blood donors this month by coming in to donate! Thanks to our generous partners at the NFL, those who come to give blood Jan. 1-31, 2023, will be automatically entered to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LVII in Arizona.^^ The package includes two tickets to Super Bowl LVII in Glendale, Arizona; access to day-of in-stadium pre-game activities; tickets to the official Super Bowl Experience; round-trip airfare to Phoenix; three-night hotel accommodations (Feb. 10-13, 2023); plus a $500 gift card for expenses. (Talk about all inclusive!) Don’t sit on the sidelines and miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime trip! [Join our team and schedule your appointment to donate blood.]( [Get in gear!]( Join the 150 mile cycle challenge [REGISTER NOW]( Challenge yourself to cycle 150 miles this month and join the group to raise funds for people impacted by disasters big and small! Registered participants that create a fundraiser and raise $5 can receive a FREE Red Cross fitness towel. Fundraisers that raise $150 can receive a fanny pack! Items are available while supplies last, US only. [Register Here.]( Contact P2PFundraising@RedCross.org with questions or visit [redcross.org/Facebook-challenges]( for details. [Learn lifesaving skills this year]( Train for the moments that matter [LEARN MORE]( The Red Cross is on the front lines when it comes to saving lives — now, more so than ever. Our updated First Aid/CPR/AED program combines a new, game-changing educational model with the latest science-based advancements in lifesaving care. It immerses participants in an interactive and hands-on environment, so students leave with a mastery of lifesaving techniques. The result? It gives students the confidence to take immediate action when minutes matter. [Learn more about how you can get involved.]( [Volunteer today!]( Volunteers needed in the new year [VOLUNTEER TODAY]( The need for compassionate volunteers has never been greater. We have a high-priority need to fill mission-critical volunteer roles including Blood Donor Ambassadors, Transportation Specialists, Disaster Action Team, Shelter Services and Healthcare Professionals. [Learn more about these positions and apply today!]( [Become a Red Cross Champion]( Join us as a 2023 Red Cross Champion! [DONATE MONTHLY]( This year, consider becoming a Red Cross Champion! By making a monthly gift of just $10 or more, you help to ensure that no matter where or when an emergency occurs, your gift will immediately be put to work. Monthly donors allow us to provide support to those who need it most, around the clock, every single day. [Join our team of Red Cross Champions today!]( [New Porte Debit Card Gives Back to the Red Cross]( Launched January 1, 2023, new and existing Porte debit card users are now able to select the Red Cross as their charity of choice and have $.05 of every transaction they make with the card support the Red Cross mission through December 31, 2024. [Using the Porte app, customers can make the choice automatically, and learn about how the donation will aid our lines of service.]( [Round Up & Donate with Lyft!]( Round up & donate with Lyft! It’s easy to support American Red Cross when you ride with [Lyft!]( Riders can opt-in to round up each fare to the nearest dollar and donate the difference to a worthy cause. Here’s how to support the Red Cross with every ride: - Visit the ‘Menu’ section of the Lyft app by clicking the top left icon - Tap ‘Donate’ to select a cause - Select ‘American Red Cross’ - Tap ‘Start Donating’ [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 - [Severe Weather Threat from North to South]( - [West Coast Facing Dangerous Storm – How to Stay Safe]( - [Take CPR and AED Training]( [Gail] On behalf of everyone at the American Red Cross, I am delighted to wish you a happy and healthy New Year. I truly can’t thank our steadfast supporters enough for your generosity. Our work to deliver comfort and hope for tomorrow to those in need simply wouldn’t be possible without compassionate and caring individuals – like you. During this time of year, blizzards and other winter storms can wreak havoc on communities across the country. As always, the Red Cross is there to provide assistance like hot meals and warm beds in places where roads are dangerous and power is unreliable. Winter weather could affect tens of millions of Americans in the weeks ahead, and it’s crucial that our teams can arrive with help at a moment’s notice. [With the continuous threat of winter weather looming, I hope you will consider making a gift today to help those impacted.]( Thank you once again for your ongoing dedication to our Red Cross mission, and please take care to stay safe over the coming winter months. [Gail McGovern] Gail McGovern President and CEO American Red Cross [Subscribe]( | [Contact Us]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Unsubscribe]( ^^Void where prohibited. Open to legal residents of the 50 US states and DC, age 18+ (19+ in NE and AL; 21+ in MS) at entry. Begins 12:00 AM ET on 1/01/23; ends 11:59 PM ET on 1/31/23. No purchase or donation necessary. To enter either present to donate blood at an American Red Cross blood donation facility or send an e-mail to customercare@redcross.org and include the Giveaway name, “American Red Cross Super Bowl LVII Giveaway.” One (1) winner will receive a trip for two (2) to Super Bowl LVII in Phoenix, Arizona. Total ARV of all prizes: $6,000 US. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received. Full rules [click here.]( The prize shall not be sold on any internet site and any ticket that has been re-sold via the internet will be nullified. The National Football League’s licensed marks (“NFL”; “National Football League” and the NFL Shield design, “Super Bowl” and the Super Bowl LVII name) on any giveaway related materials have been reviewed by NFL and are used with permission. The NFL Entities have not offered or sponsored this giveaway in any way. Sponsor: American Red Cross. 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