With the United States facing a critical blood shortage, many of our recurring donors are answering the call and scheduling their donation appointments. One of those dedicated donors is Donna from Schererville, IN. Donna made her first blood donation 40 years ago, after learning her specific blood type could be used to help prematurely bornContinue reading “Giving a Gift to Impact Lives”
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Honoring David: A Veteran’s Dedication to Service
David Priest is a dedicated member of our Disaster Action Team, and when he is not responding to home fires, he is providing disaster training to fellow Red Crossers. He began volunteering with the organization in 2016 with Services to Armed Forces. As a U.S. Force Veteran, this came as a natural choice for David,Continue reading “Honoring David: A Veteran’s Dedication to Service”
Dorinda Burrell’s Story: From Air Force Veteran to Red Cross Volunteer
This month, we continue to honor our Red Cross volunteers who have served in the military. We spoke with Dorinda Burrell, an Air Force veteran and Red Cross volunteer. Through our interview, Dorinda, who was a member of the Air Force from July 1976 until a car accident in January 1978 permanently disabled her asContinue reading “Dorinda Burrell’s Story: From Air Force Veteran to Red Cross Volunteer”
Saving Lives Through Blood Donation: Christina Starkey’s Story
Four years ago, Christina gave birth to her first child and daughter. Although it was a very quick delivery, things took an unexpected turn when Christina had a sudden and severe hemorrhage. While she understood that such complications could arise during childbirth, she did not anticipate it being her reality. Christina shares that even withContinue reading “Saving Lives Through Blood Donation: Christina Starkey’s Story”
María Carrasquillo: Paying It Forward During Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is a chance to rejoice in the vibrant Hispanic and Latino cultures in America. In honor of this month, we had the privilege to chat with María Carrasquillo, the Direct Services Support Manager for the Indiana region of the Red Cross. María shared how her path intertwined with the Red Cross andContinue reading “María Carrasquillo: Paying It Forward During Hispanic Heritage Month”
Donna Colon: Community Advocacy during Hispanic Heritage Month
In light of the countless individuals’ legacies during Hispanic Heritage Month, we are honored to highlight Donna Colon, the Executive Director of the Southeast Indiana Chapter of the Red Cross. Her journey with the Red Cross spans eight years and is symbolic of her efforts in giving back and centering her work around volunteering. DonnaContinue reading “Donna Colon: Community Advocacy during Hispanic Heritage Month”
From First-Time Donor to Lifesaving Phlebotomist: David Deitz’s Remarkable Journey
The American Red Cross and blood collection go hand in hand. In fact, the Red Cross is responsible for 40% of the United States’ blood supply. In order to maintain a healthy supply of blood, the Red Cross holds over 500 blood drives every day across the country. With that many drives, we need aContinue reading “From First-Time Donor to Lifesaving Phlebotomist: David Deitz’s Remarkable Journey”
Veterans Helping Veterans
In honor of “Hire a Veteran Day”, we are highlighting our very own Jeff Imel. Jeff serves the Indiana Region as the Regional Program Director for Service to the Armed Forces and International Services. In his Service to the Armed Forces role, Jeff is responsible for leading a team of staff and volunteers in supportingContinue reading “Veterans Helping Veterans”
Assisting on the Road to Recovery
Volunteers represent 90% of the American Red Cross workforce. They are the lifeblood of the organization. This week’s Volunteer Spotlight exemplifies the American Red Cross’ dedication to the communities it serves after the headline events have passed. Annette Metz is a a recovery planning caseworker and a member of the disaster recovery team. Annette whoContinue reading “Assisting on the Road to Recovery”
A Look Back at a Volunteer’s Journey
The American Red Cross’s mission is to “prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies through the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.” It’s indeed the power and commitment of our volunteers that have allowed us to deliver our humanitarian mission since our founding. Red Cross volunteers go wherever there areContinue reading “A Look Back at a Volunteer’s Journey”