The power of the American Red Cross relies on your generous donations and the tireless efforts of our volunteers, employees, board members and community partners — dedicated people who will continue to make a difference for thousands of lives in 2025 and beyond. As we close out 2024, we wish you a safe and healthy holiday season, and invite you to review some of our region's proudest and most memorable moments.
The power of the American Red Cross relies on your generous donations and the tireless efforts of our volunteers, employees, board members and community partners — dedicated people who will continue to make a difference for thousands of lives in 2025 and beyond. As we close out 2024, we wish you a safe and healthy holiday season, and invite you to review some of our region's proudest and most memorable moments.
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News Story: A Maine student turns tragedy into a lifesaving endeavor
"After the shooting that happened in Lewiston, I was motivated to help out in any way I could.” Bates sophomore Sivani Arvapalli says the mass casualty highlighted the importance of blood donation. She was determined to bring blood drives back to campus.
News Story: Bracing for the storm - the impact of the climate crisis in our region
"We have more potential for damage which affects the coastal communities where we live” says Dr. Daniel Gilford who is a climate scientist with Climate Central. The Red Cross is responding to nearly twice as many large disasters as 10 years ago. The need to help has never been greater.
News Story: When they lost everything, the Red Cross was there
“The Red Cross was an immediate help!” said Mirza Baig and Jessica Ward. These New Hampshire newlyweds credit the Red Cross with providing critical support after their fire. We respond to 450+ home fires a year. Our Home Fire Campaign aims to prevent fire-related deaths and injuries.
News Story: Gail Singer Blood Drive - A family’s mission to save lives for 40+ years
The Gail Singer Memorial Blood Drive is New Hampshire’s largest and longest running blood drive. Thanks to donors’ generosity, we collected 1,058 pints of lifesaving blood and welcomed 140 first-time donors to the drive amid a national blood shortage!
News Story: The Great Vermont Flood: One year later Red Crossers reflect on a disaster
When disaster strikes, Red Cross volunteers answer the call to help. During 2023’s catastrophic flooding, Red Crossers provided disaster relief in Vermont. For about 200 volunteers, this was a disaster at home – and it would become an anniversary storm.
News Story: Blood saves lifelong donor after a serious motorcycle accident
“It undoubtedly saved my life. And if it had not been there, we would not be having this conversation. Before my accident, blood donation was an abstract concept. Now, it’s absolute.”
Mainer Mark Munson survived the unimaginable thanks to blood donors.
Kerrin Lucas is a Red Cross board member, using her professional background and expertise to help execute our humanitarian mission. That mission hit home in a big way this year as she embarked on a new journey – parenthood.
Video: Red Cross takes inclusive approach to disaster preparedness
The Red Cross wants preparedness to be accessible to all. The Central and Mid Coast Maine Board recently held an event to help individuals with disabilities learn lifesaving skills including fire safety, hands-only CPR and what to do in an emergency.
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Facebook Post: Red Cross invests in the future of service delivery
Capital projects are underway in Maine and New Hampshire to better serve the region. Phase 1 of Portland’s sweeping renovation project is complete. Check out the beautifully redesigned donor space. And a new Blood Donation Center is now open in Amherst!