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Here’s everything that’s happening this month at the American Red Cross. Having trouble viewing this message? [Click Here]( [American Red Cross]( November 2023 [DONATE]( [Crossnotes]( [Give something that means something]( As the weather cools and the holidays approach, we’re wishing you and your loved ones plenty of days of warmth and togetherness. But, we know that the holiday season can be particularly difficult for our neighbors who are recovering from a disaster, have a loved one serving in the military abroad or are in need of lifesaving blood. That’s why, this November, we’re asking you to give a gift to help those who need it most. Your support during this season of giving will ensure that families across the country can find hope and compassion while they face the challenges of the coming months. [It’s not too early to give: Will you share a gift right now to support families facing their most difficult moments?]( [Give hope where it’s needed most]( [American Red Cross]( EXCLUSIVE Elf + American Red Cross Socks When You Donate [GIVE BLOOD]( For many, watching the classic holiday movie Elf has been a heartwarming tradition for 20 years. Start a new tradition with the American Red Cross to create holiday cheer: Give blood! Those who come to give blood Nov. 10-30 will receive an exclusive pair of Elf and Red Cross socks, while supplies last!^ It feels good to give a gift to someone else that truly means something. Grab your friends and family and make giving blood a holiday tradition. Schedule now! [In case of an oven fire, keep the door closed and call 911.]( Have a Safe Thanksgiving [LEARN MORE]( Thanksgiving is just around the corner, along with the holiday feast that goes with it. Because cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires, the Red Cross has some steps everyone can follow to have a safe holiday. - When cooking a turkey or other items in the oven, stay in your home and check on it regularly. - Move items that can burn away from the stove. This includes dishtowels, bags, boxes, paper and curtains. Also keep children and pets at least three feet away. - Keep a pan lid or a cookie sheet nearby. Use it to cover the pan if it catches on fire. This will put out the fire. Leave the pan covered until it is completely cooled. - Use a timer to remind yourself that the stove or oven is on. Check the kitchen before going to bed or leaving home to ensure all stoves, ovens and small appliances are turned off. [Read more safety tips for holiday cooking here.]( [50 Miles Your Way Challenge]( 50 Miles Your Way: Join our Facebook Challenge! [SIGN UP]( Jump into action this November and join the 50 Miles Your Way Facebook Challenge. Walk, run, bike or scooter — it’s up to you to choose how you complete your 50 miles while raising funds to bring relief to those in need. [Join the Facebook group]( for community and motivation, start a fundraiser and we’ll send you a Red Cross water bottle after you receive your first donation! Contact P2PFundraising@redcross.org with questions. [Red Cross volunteer with service member]( In Honor of Veterans Day [LEARN MORE]( On the front lines at home and abroad, veterans have supported their communities and sacrificed in many ways — so when they and their families need help, the Red Cross is ready to answer the call. This Veterans Day, you can [support service members, veterans and their families by giving a gift of hope.]( Every gift makes a difference in the lives of our military community members — from [vital resources that help veterans through all stages of civilian life]( to reconnection and [mind-body workshops to help manage stress.]( Supporters like you have enabled us to help more than 1 million military families over the past 20 years, and with your help this holiday season, we can continue to deliver this critical mission for years to come. [Donate your vehicle today!]( Donate a Vehicle to the Red Cross Today! [www.redcross.org/cars]( Your old vehicle has something left to give. By donating it to the Red Cross, you can power our lifesaving mission. Every day, people face emergencies of all sizes — from prolonged and life-threatening blood shortages, to more frequent and intense natural disasters like wildfires and hurricanes, to the unique challenges faced by military families, to a person in need of lifesaving CPR provided by a trained bystander. Donating your vehicle — in almost any condition — is one great way to help us help others in your community. [Watch this short video to learn more about our Vehicle Donation Program.]( [Why I Give] [Photo collage of Captain Andrea Tatkon-Coker]( Meet Andrea Tatkon-Coker, Veteran and Red Cross Volunteer [READ MORE]( Retired Air Force Captain Andrea Tatkon-Coker has dedicated her time to serving as a Red Cross volunteer since 1980. After retirement, she wanted to find a way to give back to her community. Throughout her career, she has learned valuable skills that she now uses to host Resiliency Workshops in collaboration with the Red Cross. These workshops are aimed at helping veterans, active-duty service members and their families learn how to cope with the day-to-day stressors of military life. Andrea says her time with the Red Cross and the veterans we serve, “Gives purpose, it gives care, it’s important.” She encourages all retirees with skills to share to give volunteering a try, “Volunteering doesn’t mean for life — try it out! Go slow and see if you like it. Then commit to what’s comfortable for you.” [Read more about Andrea and her story here.]( [Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) Giving Program]( Lockheed Martin Corporation, Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co., USAA and Wilf Family Foundations are proud supporters of the Red Cross [Service to the Armed Forces Giving Program.]( [Thank you to our Sponsor]( [As the holiday season approaches, we’d like to thank our generous holiday partners: BMW/MINI, On the Run, and Ty!]( [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 - [Meet Ashley Flowers: Mother, Volunteer, Sickle Cell Warrior]( - [Three Decades of Deployments and Ready to Go]( - [A Glimpse into Greater New York’s Disaster Action Team]( [Champions]( Thanks to generous donors like you, the Red Cross is on the ground every day responding to disasters like home fires. Make a monthly donation to help us prepare for and respond to emergencies year-round. Receive a special Red Cross pin as our way of saying thanks! [BECOME A CHAMPION]( [Gail] With Thanksgiving and the holiday season approaching, families across the country are preparing for special opportunities to share gratitude, love and appreciation with one another. While this is a joyous time of year, the holiday season will also bring new and difficult challenges for many. At the Red Cross, we’re continuing to work around the clock to deliver comfort, relief and hope to those who need it most — whether that’s someone in need of a lifesaving blood product, serving abroad in the miliary or facing the aftermath of a devastating disaster. [If you’re able, I encourage you to give help where it’s needed most this holiday season. I assure you that your gift will make a very real and lasting difference for someone facing one of their most difficult moments.]( As always, I am truly grateful for the continued support and compassion of our Red Cross community. I’m wishing you and your loved ones a peaceful and happy Thanksgiving holiday. With gratitude, [Gail McGovern] Gail McGovern President and CEO American Red Cross [Subscribe]( | [Contact Us]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Unsubscribe]( ^Offer applicable to presenting donors only during the following dates: 11/10/2023-11/30/2023 and while supplies last. 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