Happy #BlackHistoryMonth!

Celebrate the vibrant heritage and significant contributions that Black Americans have made to our country Having trouble viewing this message? [Click Here]( [American Red Cross]( February 2023 [DONATE]( [Crossnotes]( [Honoring Black History Month]( Black History Month February is a special time to celebrate the lasting legacies of Black community members across the country. The Red Cross would not be the community it is without the compassion and dedication of the many Black employees, supporters, donors and partners who champion our humanitarian mission. This February and throughout the year, we invite you to join us in honoring the Black Americans who played a pivotal role in helping the Red Cross become the organization it is today. [Read more stories about the remarkable men and women who dedicated their time and talent to the Red Cross.]( We are grateful to these individuals and many others who have given so much to our mission and continue to do so every day. It is an honor to serve alongside a diverse group of volunteers and supporters who make our work of alleviating human suffering possible. Volunteers needed! Wondering how to help your community when disaster strikes, or how to help with lifesaving blood collections year round? [Check out our top-priority volunteer positions and apply today!]( [APPLY NOW]( [American Red Cross]( Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis: One-year update [LEARN MORE]( Nearly one year into the international armed conflict in Eastern Europe, the Red Cross remains committed to supporting the most vulnerable impacted by the crisis. More than 16 million people have crossed the borders of Ukraine and over 7 million people are internally displaced within the country. Those who have fled are building new lives in surrounding countries while the conflict continues to upend lives and livelihoods. Learn more about how the American Red Cross is responding to the international armed conflict in Eastern Europe. [Tiffany Window Details]( Women in philanthropy: The Tiffany Circle [WATCH VIDEO]( Since Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross in 1881, the organization has harnessed the compassion and determination of women to deliver its lifesaving mission. For more than a decade, the organization's Tiffany Circle has continued this legacy by advancing the Red Cross mission through investments of time, talent and treasure. [Learn more about the history, impact and ongoing mission of these incredible women.]( [Sunshine vibes & saving lives]( Enter to win today! [GIVE BLOOD]( Winter weather got you feeling down? Give yourself an instant mood boost when you donate blood! (You’ll feel all warm and fuzzy knowing you’ve helped patients in need.) Plus, when you give blood between Feb. 1-28, you’ll automatically be entered to win a trip for two to Florida, including round-trip airfare, a three-night stay at the Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach and a $100 voucher for the resort’s Ocean Hai restaurant, plus a $750 gift card for expenses.^^ And, while you wait to hear if you’ve won a winter escape, you can enjoy the guaranteed perk of a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card** via email, thanks to our partners at Amazon, just for donating in February!* Patients rely on generous donors every day, no matter the season. You can warm their hearts with your lifesaving gift, and then maybe warm your toes in the white sands of Clearwater Beach. [Schedule your appointment today!]( [Why I Give] [Roberto Mendoza]( Meet military veteran and volunteer Roberto Mendoza [READ HIS STORY]( Roberto Mendoza had been in the Air Force for years when he was introduced to the Red Cross for his CPR certification. Today, he continues his service as a volunteer by supporting home fire and disaster responses, sharing critical emergency preparedness information and helping military families and veterans in his community. [Learn more about Roberto and watch him tell his own story here.]( [Thank you to our Sponsor]( [Thank you to the RBC Foundation USA - Capital Markets for their generous support of our mission, in times of disaster and 365 days a year.]( [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 - [Delivering Supplies and Hope in the Wake of Hurricane Ian]( - [Celebrate the Heroes Among Us at the 2023 American Red Cross Gala]( - [Join us for a Night Under the Stars and Stripes at the American Red Cross Red & White Ball]( [Champions]( Make a monthly donation and receive a special Red Cross Pin as our way of saying thanks! [BECOME A CHAMPION]( [Gail] This February, the American Red Cross is delighted to recognize and celebrate many key individuals in our organization’s history in honor of Black History Month. From Frances Reed Elliot Davis, the first Black Red Cross nurse whose compassion provided much hope to soldiers and their families during World War I, to Dr. Charles R. Drew, who pioneered new methods for collecting and distributing vital blood and blood products, to Steve Bullock, who was the first Black person to serve as acting president of our organization — these extraordinary men and women have enriched our lifesaving mission. Their significant contributions have laid the groundwork that continues to make our work possible today. February is also a wonderful time of year to show loved ones how much we care. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I hope you’ll consider making a gift today to help power our efforts in delivering comfort and hope to our neighbors in need. Every donation makes a difference. [DONATE NOW]( On behalf of those we serve, thank you for your steadfast commitment to our Red Cross mission. [Gail McGovern] Gail McGovern President and CEO American Red Cross [Subscribe]( | [Contact Us]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Unsubscribe]( ^^Void where prohibited. Void in Puerto Rico, Alaska, Hawaii, any US territories and outside the United States and where prohibited by law. Open to legal residents of US states and DC, age 18+ (19+ in NE and AL; 21+ in MS) at entry. Begins 12:00 AM ET on 02/01/23; ends 11:59 PM ET on 02/28/23. 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 to enter free of charge and include the Giveaway name, "American Red Cross 2023 Florida Getaway Giveaway". One (1) winner will receive air travel for two (2), round-trip, coach, to Tampa, Florida (see Official Rules for travel dates and blackout dates), one (1) double-occupancy hotel room accommodations for three (3) nights at Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach, one (1) Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollar ($750) gift card, one (1) One Hundred Dollar ($100) voucher to resort’s Ocean Hai restaurant. Total ARV of all prizes: US $4,850. 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