January 11 - Give Life!

Since 1970, January has been designated  "National Blood Donor Month" and there is an urgent need for donors now.    Above all other times of the year, January is the month that presents the most challenges in recruiting people to give blood.  Changing weather, busy holiday schedules, increased cold and flu symptoms and even the winter blues can keep the most dedicated blood donors from making or keeping an appointment to give.



Yet winter weather can lead to more traumatic injuries on icy roads and may increase the need for blood. Every two seconds someone in America needs blood, and approximately 40,000 units of red blood are needed every day.

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood.™




The American Red Cross serves as the bridge between over 4 million generous blood donors and millions of patients in need each year.  The American Red Cross serves over 3,000 hospitals around the United States.
You are able to donate blood every 56 days, so get to your local donation center and make a difference this year! 


Get Involved:
 
Click here to make a blood donation appointment.
 
Find local volunteer opportunities with Red Cross.

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Source: http://www.redcrossblood.org/ 

December 9 - Holiday Mail for Heroes

I'm sure most of you are more organized than I am... today I sent out my last Christmas card.  I have a great opportunity for you to make a difference, but time is limited.  You need to do this today if you want to participate! 

Do you have any left-over Christmas Cards lying around?  How about making the day of a service member or their family?   It is so simple, but time is limited... all cards must be postmarked no later than December 10th.  That is tomorrow!


It’s that time of year again! The American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes have teamed up for the fourth annual Holiday Mail for Heroes program.  From now until December 10th you are invited to send holiday cards to our American service members, their families, and veterans all over the world. Anyone can send a card and you can send as many as you would like!


Here is an example of what you might write in your Christmas Card:

 Dear Service Member, Family or Veteran,
 Sending warm wishes to you and your family during this holiday season.
 Thank you for your sacrifice! 


The deadline for this year is December 10th.  Unfortunately, if your cards are not postmarked by December 10th they cannot be delivered.  After Pitney Bowes collects and screens the mail received in the PO Box, Red Cross workers deliver holiday greetings to service men and women in their communities.


The Holiday Mail for Heroes program enables the American public to send a "touch of home" during the holiday season to members of our U.S. Armed Forces, veterans and their families, many of whom will be far from home during the holidays.



Get Involved: 

Please send all cards to:
Holiday Mail for Heroes
PO Box 5456
Capitol Heights, MD
20791-5456


Get Involved: 
  
Donate items.   Explore causes that need your help!

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Source:  Holiday Mail for Heroes  

March 27 (Day 27) Give Blood & Give Life!

March is AMERICAN RED CROSS month, and before the month ends I wanted to highlight a great opportunity to save lives at no cost! The only cost to you is a little bit of your time.

WHY GIVE BLOOD?

You don’t need a special reason to give blood. You just need your own reason... 

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  Some of us give blood because we were asked by a friend. 
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  Some know that a family member or a friend might need blood some day. 
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  Some believe it is the right thing we do.

Whatever your reason, the need is constant and your contribution is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply. And you’ll feel good knowing you've helped change a life. 

Benefits of Donating Blood:

• It feels great to donate.
• There are certain health benefits that come from donating blood.
• It is something you can spare - most people have blood to spare...yet, there is still not enough to go around.
• You will help ensure blood is on the shelf when needed - most people don't thing they'll ever need blood, but many do.
• You will be someone's hero - in fact, you may help as many as three people with just one donation.

Click here to find a blood drive near you. There are also opportunities to volunteer with red cross.  Click here to find volunteer opportunities in your area.  I entered my zip code and there were several opportunities in my area.

"Be a blood and organ donor. All it costs is a little love." ~Author Unknown

Source: Red Cross