INDIANA—The Indiana Region of the American Red Cross is asking people to donate on Red Cross Giving Day, March 26, to help ensure that no one faces a disaster alone.
During the first 50 days of 2025, Red Cross volunteers responded to more big disasters in the U.S. than days — including a winter storm in the Indiana Region in January and recent severe weather this month. And that’s on top of everyday crises like home fires that have upended lives here in the Indiana Region. Meanwhile, more Red Cross blood donations have gone uncollected this year due to weather than throughout 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. As we enter spring disaster season, families rely on the American Red Cross to come together and support them when they can’t wait for help during future crises. Join today by making a financial donation or giving blood.
Visit redcross.org today to make a financial donation or schedule an appointment to give blood in March:
- MAKE A FINANCIAL DONATION: 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. For example, a donation of $3 can provide a comfort kit with supplies like a toothbrush, comb, and shampoo, and a gift of $11 can provide a nutritious meal, snack, and drink.
For those who are able, any donor who gives $140 or more in March will receive a choice of a Red Cross mono pack or a pair of socks as a thank-you for supporting our mission. Donors can make their gift and claim their thank-you by visiting redcross.org any time during March.
- GIVE BLOOD: To help overcome the significant weather impact on blood donations, the Red Cross also urges the public to give lifesaving blood by making an appointment today at RedCrossBlood.org, on the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS. People of all blood types are needed now to help avoid further strain on the blood supply.
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 March 1-31 will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. See RedCrossBlood.org/March for details on both offers.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds, and comforts disaster victims; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members, and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow on social media.
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