In the midst of the Vietnam War, Marcia Martin felt called to do something. She was a senior at Western Kentucky University and heard many people on campus talking about the war. Marcia soon learned about the Red Cross Supplemental Recreation Activities Overseas (SRAO) program, where young college-educated women deployed to provide support to millionsContinue reading "Looking Back: Red Cross Donut Dolly Reflects on Her Service More Than 50 Years Later"

David Mangia has been a vital part of the American Red Cross for almost a decade. As a volunteer with the Southwest Chapter, David serves in several roles and was recently nominated for the American Red Cross Presidential Award for Excellence.   The Presidential Award is given to an employee or volunteer who demonstrates exceptional performanceContinue reading "Honoring David Mangia for his Presidential Award Nomination"

It’s a cold January day in Highland, Indiana, but Cheryl Bennett is still smiling and greeting blood donors as they walk through the door at the Great Chicago Blood Drive. Cheryl is volunteering alongside her Delta Sigma Theta sorority sisters, ensuring donors have a smooth and positive experience at the blood drive. As generous bloodContinue reading "“If you didn’t know me, you wouldn’t know I had it.”"