The Northwest Region of the American Red Cross is issuing a call for help to “ensure no one faces a disaster alone” by donating on Red Cross Giving Day, March 26, the American Red Cross stated in a news release.
During the first 50 days of 2025, Red Cross volunteers responded to more disasters in the U.S. than days — with dozens from Washington and nearby deploying to disasters such as the Southern California wildfires and the recent Kentucky floods. That’s in addition to common crises such as home fires in Washington and Northern Idaho. Meanwhile, more Red Cross potential blood donations have gone uncollected so far this year due to weather conditions than throughout all of 2024.
“This year’s disasters have set a whirlwind pace, displacing thousands of people from their homes across the country and disrupting the nation’s blood supply for patients,” said Megan Dulgar, Red Cross Northwest Region CEO. “As we enter the spring disaster season, families are relying on us to come together as a community and support them when help can’t wait during future crises. Join us today by making a financial donation or giving blood.”
Visit redcross.org to make a donation or schedule an appointment to give blood.
Donations will be part of Red Cross Giving Day, which aims to rally 30,000 individuals to help people affected by disasters big and small. A gift of any size makes a difference, according to the Red Cross, which stated a donation of $3 can provide a comfort kit with supplies such as a toothbrush, comb and shampoo, and a gift of $11 can provide a nutritious meal, snack and drink.
Any donor who gives $140 or more in March will receive a choice of a Red Cross monopack or a pair of socks as a thank you for supporting the mission. Donors can make their gift and claim their reward by visiting redcross.org any time during March.
The Red Cross also urges the public to give lifesaving blood by making an appointment at redcrossblood.org, on the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
People of all blood types are needed to help avoid further strain to the blood supply, the Red Cross stated.
The Red Cross is expanding its health offerings by performing free A1C testing (commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes) on successful blood, platelet and plasma donations in March.
Additionally, all who come to give blood, platelets or plasma by March 31 will receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card by email.
See redcrossblood.org/March for details on both offers.
