Red Cross honors local community heroes

during Red Cross Month celebration in March

Nebraska residents advance legacy of Clara Barton, one of most honored women in US history.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 — This March, the American Red Cross is honoring those who make its mission possible during the 80th annual American Red Cross Month celebration — a national tradition that began in 1943 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued the first Red Cross Month proclamation.

“When help can’t wait during emergencies, people in Nebraska rally together to provide relief and hope for neighbors in need,” said Jill Orton, CEO of the Nebraska-Iowa Region of the American Red Cross. “This humanitarian spirit is at the heart of our community, and we are proud to honor all those who make our mission possible during this year’s Red Cross Month celebration. You can join in their commitment by donating, volunteering, giving blood or platelets, or taking a lifesaving skills course.”

Participate in Red Cross Month by visiting redcross.org to become a volunteer, give blood or platelets,

make a financial donation, or take a class in lifesaving skills, such as first aid, CPR and how to use an AED. On March 22, you can also join our annual Red Cross Giving Day campaign by donating at redcross.org/givingday to help provide shelter, food, relief items, emotional support and other assistance for people affected by disasters big and small.

CONTINUING CLARA BARTON’S LIFESAVING LEGACY Today’s Red Cross volunteers, blood and platelet donors and supporters are advancing the lifesaving legacy of Clara Barton — one of the most honored women in U.S. history — who founded the American Red Cross more than 140 years ago. Her vision to prevent and alleviate human suffering has never wavered: Generation after generation, people have come together to adapt this timeless mission for their communities’ most urgent needs. 

PREVENT A BLOOD SHORTAGE When volunteer blood and platelet donors lend an arm this March, they’ll help keep the blood supply from dropping further this spring. All who come to give blood, platelets or plasma March 1-31, 2023,​​​​ will receive a $10 Visa® Prepaid Card by email.* Plus, they'll be automatically entered for a chance to win a $3,000 Visa Prepaid Card – which could help toward expenses like gas or groceries. There will be five lucky winners.*

Monday, March 27, 2023
VFW Post 2543
510 1st Ave
Plattsmouth, NE
11:30 am ~ 5:30 pm

Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Plattsmouth High School
1916 E Highway 34
Plattsmouth, NE
8 am ~ 2 pm

Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Louisville High School
202 West 3rd St
Louisville, NE
10 am ~ 4 pm

Thursday, May 4, 2023
City Building
101 W Eldora Ave
Weeping Water, NE
Noon ~ 6 pm

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