Red Cross honors community heroes

March is Red Cross Month and the organization says it is honoring local community heroes who help ensure their neighbors never face crises alone.

Red Cross Month is a national tradition that began in March 1943 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued the first Red Cross Month proclamation — and each U.S. president has followed ever since. Locally, the celebration kicks off on March 27th in honor of Giving Day.

“During Red Cross Month, we are proud to honor the people in our community who step up to support one another when help can’t wait during emergencies,” said Jill Palmer, executive director for the Florida Gulf Coast to Heartland Chapter. “This relief and hope wouldn’t be possible without these local heroes. Please consider joining in their commitment by donating, volunteering or taking a lifesaving skills course.”

Join the Red Cross Month celebration by visiting redcross.org to make a financial donation, become a volunteer or take a lifesaving skills course. Those who donate at redcross.org/givingday on March 27 will be part of the 10th annual Red Cross Giving Day, which aims to rally 30,000 supporters nationwide to help provide shelter, food, relief items, emotional support and other assistance for people affected by disasters big and small. ¦

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