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The holiday giving season is in full swing, so if you’d like to support families and communities in need, please make your tax-deductible gift to the American Red Cross before the year ends. Every gift has such a meaningful impact — from disaster relief, to blood services, to veterans assistance, to vaccinations or wherever it’s needed most.

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Celebrating Clara Barton’s Birthday
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Here at the Red Cross, we’re wishing the happiest of holidays to you and your loved ones! It’s only fitting that during this season of giving, we’re also celebrating the birthday of the woman who made our work possible.

Born on Dec. 25, 1821, Clara Barton spent her life as a tenacious trailblazer who believed strongly in the power of helping others. At 59 years old, after a lifetime of service, she founded the American Red Cross, saying, “You must never think of anything except the need and how to meet it.”

We’ve put together an interactive biography of Clara, which you can find here. Enjoy learning more about her inspiring legacy!

Southern and Midwest Tornadoes & Storms: 6-Month Update
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Beginning in late March 2023 and continuing through much of the spring, a series of devastating tornado outbreaks tore through communities in Mississippi, Arkansas and a dozen other states across the South and Midwest. In the wake of widespread destruction, more than 4,200 American Red Cross volunteers and employees fanned out across this vast area, bringing vital aid to heartbroken residents — many of whom lost almost everything.

Six months after the life-changing impact of these destructive twisters, individuals, families and communities are still struggling to recover from the damage caused to homes and livelihoods. The Red Cross is continuing to provide support with recovery planning, help locating available resources and much more as residents strive to rebuild their lives, homes and communities.

Read more about our ongoing response here.

NEW Long-Sleeved Tee + More When You Give in December
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There’s a special magic in the air this time of year and it’s inspired us to show a little extra love to our dedicated blood donors.

As thanks for sharing that magic with patients in need, you’ll get an exclusive American Red Cross long-sleeved T-shirt when you come to give blood Dec. 18-Jan. 5, while supplies last.^

This festive month is all about spending time with the ones you love. By setting aside about one hour of time to donate blood, you can help more than one patient live to experience merriment and wonder with their friends and family. Will you give something that truly means something this holiday season? Schedule now!

P.S. We’ve got an extra special offer, just for you! The Red Cross has teamed up with Prime Video in honor of their film Candy Cane Lane, and those who come in to give blood Dec. 1-31 will be automatically entered for a chance to win one of 12 prize packages!^^ Each package includes one $1,000 Amazon.com Gift Card** and one 65-inch Amazon Fire TV.

Rescue Royale: Hope for the Holidays
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The holiday season is a time for festivities and family. It’s also a time to give back. This year, you can help people through some of life’s toughest moments. Join our gaming event through January 7 to provide help and hope to communities in need. In addition to making a lifesaving difference, you can earn custom Hope for the Holidays merchandise, including our 2023 Ugly Sweater. Sign up to join today!

Donate a Vehicle to the Red Cross Today!
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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.

Give the Gift of Time: Volunteer
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Your time can mean everything to an individual or family in their darkest moments. Giving a few hours a month as a disaster or blood volunteer is the ultimate gift. Give the gift of time and turn tragedy into hope this holiday season. Learn about our most needed volunteer positions at redcross.org/volunteer.

BMW and MINI Bring Back First Aid Kits for a Cause

Thank you to our partners, BMW NA and MINI USA, for their longstanding commitment to the Red Cross and relaunching their innovative First Aid Kit program. Now through June 2024, for every BMW and MINI first aid kit sold, BMW and MINI will donate $5 to support the urgent needs of the Red Cross mission.

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!
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