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A list of our most recent press releases:
8/1/2004 — American Red Cross Urges Families, Businesses to Prepare in Wake of Changing Threat Levels
Following the announcement that the terror threat level has been raised to “High/Orange” for the financial sector in New York City, northern New Jersey, and Washington, D.C, the American Red Cross is urging the nation to make appropriate preparations according to the Red Cross recommendations for the Homeland Security Advisory System.
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7/21/2004 — American Red Cross Poll Finds Public Less Prepared
Yesterday, the American Red Cross, George Washington University, the Department of Homeland Security and the Council for Excellence in Government, co-sponsored a symposium titled, “Public Preparedness—A National Imperative,” which brought together a broad spectrum of leaders to identify the issues, challenges and barriers to public preparedness, and the needs and expectations of the public both during and after a disaster. The American Red Cross chose this forum to release preparedness research conducted last month by Wirthlin Worldwide.
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7/19/2004 — Nursing Spectrum, American Red Cross Seek Nominations for Bi-Annual Nurse Heroes Event
The Red Cross and Nursing Spectrum are joining forces to honor ten nurse heroes from across the United States who saved or attempted to save a life under difficult conditions.
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7/15/2004 — MEDIA ADVISORY: Public Preparedness - A National Imperative
A symposium of recognized leaders in disaster preparedness, response and recovery.
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7/12/2004 — Red Cross Unable To Supply Enough Blood To Hospitals
Nearly 8,000* people are injured in car accidents each day, and emergency rooms use an average of four and forty units of blood for each accident victim. Unfortunately low Red Cross blood inventory levels may compromise patient care.
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7/8/2004 — Red Cross Urges Continued Preparedness in Response to Department of Homeland Security Warnings
The American Red Cross urges families and individuals to continue to prepare
according to the Red Cross Recommendations for the Homeland Security Advisory System, available at www.redcross.org
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7/6/2004 — Mag Instrument Renews Partnership with Red Cross
Mag Instrument has renewed its partnership with the Red Cross, providing continued financial support and public outreach for its life-saving initiatives.
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6/30/2004 — Red Cross Supports 9/11 Recovery with $50 Million in Grants
The Red Cross September 11 Recovery Program has allocated $50 million for a nationwide grant-making program to support the longer-term recovery needs of thousands of people directly impacted by the events of September 11, 2001.
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6/18/2004 — President Bush Appoints New Chair of American Red Cross
President George W. Bush, Honorary Chairman of the American Red Cross, today named Bonnie McElveen-Hunter as the new Chair of one of the nation's oldest and most trusted humanitarian organizations.
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6/17/2004 — DisneyHand Donates 150,000 Plush Mickey Mouse Toys
The Red Cross is proud to announce the generous donation of 150,000 plush Mickey Mouse toys by DisneyHand. This donation will bring comfort to hundreds of thousands of children and families.
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6/7/2004 — Statement In Response to an Article Accusing The American Red Cross of Supporting Terrorism Through its Relationship with The Palestine Red Crescent
Reports that the Red Cross supports the activities of terrorists are disturbing and unfounded.
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6/1/2004 — Couple Begins Five-Month Trek from Washington to San Francisco
A Washington-area couple will leave Thursday, June 3, to run and bike a cross-country journey beginning in Washington, D.C. and ending in San Francisco in early October to raise funds for the American Red Cross Measles Initiative and the Africa Great Lakes Initiative.
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6/1/2004 — American Red Cross Announces Commemorative 'Knit Your Bit' Knitting Kit
The organization's "Knit Your Bit" campaign began in World War I, but became a critical part of providing aid and comfort to American troops during the Second World War.
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5/28/2004 — Hurricane Season Begins June 1 – Still Time to Prepare
Hurricane season begins on Tuesday, and 60 percent of those most at-risk are unprepared, according to a national poll released by the American Red Cross. But the good news is there's still time to prepare.
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5/27/2004 — American Red Cross Responds to Floods and Tornadoes
American Red Cross Responds to Floods and Tornadoes
in Ten States
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5/24/2004 — Media Alert: AMERICAN RED CROSS REMEMBERS ROLE DURING WWII, PAYS TRIBUTE TO A GREAT GENERATION OF VOLUNTEERS
The Red Cross has developed an exhibit about the unique and vital role that volunteers, donors, and supporters of the organization played during the Second World War.
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5/18/2004 — Secretary Ridge To Speak At American Red Cross 79th Annual Convention In St. Louis
The Parade of Volunteers kicks off the three-day convention as an inspirational and moving tribute to the volunteer spirit, featuring more than 300 Red Cross volunteers. Music and video blend together as Stone Phillips, principal anchor for Dateline NBC, provides descriptions of Red Cross heritage, lifesaving services and strategic plans for the future. American Red Cross Chairman David McLaughlin will conclude the parade and will introduce Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge, who will address the nearly 2000 convention attendees.
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5/17/2004 — Joan Lunden To Attend American Red Cross Convention
On Saturday, May 22, 2004, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Joan Lunden will host the general session “Reaching Out, Touching Lives” at the American Red Cross
79th Annual Convention (May 21-23) in St. Louis, Missouri, to motivate nearly 2000 Red Cross volunteers and employees to build relationships and promote volunteerism, blood donations and financial contributions to the organization.
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5/14/2004 — Red Cross Calls for ACTION NOW during National Hurricane Preparedness Week
The first annual National Hurricane Preparedness Week kicks off May 16 with dismal news – only 40 percent of hurricane-prone communities are prepared.
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5/10/2004 — Secretary Ridge to Speak at American Red Cross 79th Annual Convention in St. Louis
Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge will speak at the opening session of the 79th Red Cross Convention this month, reaffirming the agency’s strong support for the Red Cross and its life saving mission.
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5/6/2004 — Red Cross Virtual Auction Goes “Live” May 6
The American Red Cross nationwide Virtual Auction goes live on-line today with nearly 1,000 unique and exciting items from all over the country. Hosted on eBay, the charity auction will raise money for disaster relief and other Red Cross humanitarian services.
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5/4/2004 — EXPERTS RECOMMEND TAKING ADVANTAGE OF CALM BEFORE THE STORM
Predictions for “above average” activity for this year’s Atlantic hurricane season and estimates a 52 percent probability that at least one "intense" or major hurricane will make landfall on the East coast.
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4/28/2004 — American Red Cross Awarded Its Second USAID Child Survival Grant
The award, part of USAID’s Child Survival and Health Grants Program, will help address high rates of child morbidity and mortality in Cambodia.
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4/26/2004 — Parents Part of the Team with the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross knows that despite parents’ own ability or confidence in the water, active participation in their child’s aquatic development is a key factor to a positive and successful experience.
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4/6/2004 — American Red Cross Offers Training to Millions of Family Caregivers
With the release of its Family Caregiving program, the American Red Cross aims to extend a helping hand by fostering a network of support for millions who find themselves in what can be a challenging but very necessary position.
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4/1/2004 — Red Cross Statement Regarding Costa Mesa Tissue Processing Facility
The American Red Cross has informed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that effective March 19, 2004 at 5:00 pm (PST), the Red Cross Costa Mesa facility voluntarily suspended distribution of allograft skin and cardiovascular tissue.
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3/31/2004 — New National Campaign Urges Families to Take a "Pledge to Prepare" for Home Emergencies.
New National Campaign Urges Families to Take a "Pledge to Prepare" for Home Emergencies.
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3/24/2004 — Nine New Celebrities Join Red Cross
The extraordinarily talented individuals recruited for this cabinet represent an exceptional combination of well-respected actors, television personalities, authors, musical artists, sports figures, a comedian and a clothing designer.
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3/19/2004 — American Red Cross Taps New Executives To Lead Biomedical Services
John F. “Jack” McGuire will join the American Red Cross as the Executive Vice President for Biomedical Services. No stranger to the blood banking industry, Mr. McGuire has over 22 years of experience working in the field of biomedical technology. Reporting directly to the President and CEO for the American Red Cross, Marsha J. Evans, Mr. McGuire will lead the Red Cross in fulfilling our commitment to provide a safe and available blood supply. In his new role, he will serve as our primary liaison to the FDA, assuring the quality of our biomedical services continues to meet FDA requirements.
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3/12/2004 — American Red Cross And American Heart Association Emphasize CPR Training
The American Red Cross and American Heart Association encourage everyone to prepare themselves to save a life — by enrolling in a CPR and AED training course today.
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2/27/2004 — Red Cross Encourages Americans To Spring Break For Family Preparedness
MARCH IS RED CROSS MONTH. Thousands of families will embark on Spring Break vacations this year to destinations across the country. The American Red Cross reminds all individuals and families that a little preparation can go a long way in ensuring the safety of your loved ones and offers the following steps:
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2/18/2004 — Statement on International Committee of Red Cross of Feb. 18, 2004
The American Red Cross is part of the worldwide Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement composed of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), 181 National Societies (which includes the American Red Cross) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Each component has a specific role to play in overall humanitarian efforts around the world.
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2/12/2004 — American Red Cross Statement on FDA Adverse Determination Letter of Feb. 6, 2004
On February 6, 2004, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notified the American Red Cross that the Problem Management Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) submitted on October 28, 2003, do not meet the terms of the Amended Consent Decree.
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1/28/2004 — Red Cross President and CEO Issues “Wake Up” Call
On Wednesday, January 28, American Red Cross President and CEO Marsha J. Evans issued a “wake up” call to all Americans challenging them to take personal responsibility for their own safety. Evans delivered this message at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., to members of the media, policy makers and other guests.
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1/23/2004 — Media Alert: RED CROSS PRESIDENT AND CEO ISSUES WAKE UP CALL
Americans need to take personal responsibility for their own safety
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1/16/2004 — Red Cross Says Preparing Means Surviving Winter Chills
As sub-zero temperatures, snow, high winds and ice coat the nation this week, the American Red Cross urges families to take precautions to keep safe.
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1/15/2004 — Northridge Earthquake Remembered Today
When the powerful quake subsided, it was discovered that 57 people lost their lives and another 1,500 sustained serious injuries. In addition, the quake left 22,000 people homeless and 25,000 homes and apartments uninhabitable. At that time, the Northridge Earthquake of 1994 was the costliest disaster response.
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1/12/2004 — Blood Banking Community Issues National Appeal for Immediate Donations
The nation’s blood banks, represented by the American Association of Blood Banks, America’s Blood Centers and the American Red Cross, are asking for immediate blood donations to boost already critically low blood supplies. This call to action comes at a time when blood is traditionally in short supply due to the holidays, travel schedules, inclement weather and illness.
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1/9/2004 — Nation’s Terror Threat Level At Yellow/Elevated; Continued Diligence, Preparation Encouraged
The terror threat level is back to “Elevated/Yellow,” indicating a significant risk of terrorist attack, and the American Red Cross is urging families and individuals across the nation to continue to be diligent and make appropriate preparations.
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1/2/2004 — American Red Cross Sends Relief Personnel, Supplies to Iran
The American Red Cross announced the deployment of a four-person Relief Emergency Response Unit to Bam, Iran, where team members will be working with International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement partners to distribute relief supplies to those in need.
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12/26/2003 — Powerful Earthquake Rocks Iran’s Kerman Province
Iran’s southeastern Kerman Province was rocked by a powerful earthquake during the early morning hours of December 26. Estimated to measure between 6.3 and 6.7 on the Richter scale by the SED, the U.S. Geological Survey and Iranian sources, the earthquake left at least 5,000 dead and as many as 30,000 more injured, according to the Associated Press.
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12/24/2003 — Flooding and Landslides Devastate Philippines; American Red Cross Ready to Assist
Red Cross partners throughout the world are offering assistance to the PNRC and other organizations responding to the crisis. The American Red Cross International Disaster Response Unit continues to monitor the situation and is ready to assist if necessary. In addition, the Federation is on standby to issue an appeal for assistance if needed.
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12/24/2003 — American Red Cross Statement on BSE case in Washington State
The Red Cross is urging donors to continue their commitment to giving blood and to encourage friends and family to donate blood. Those who can donate are asked to call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or visit givelife.org to schedule an appointment to donate.
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12/21/2003 — Nation’s Terror Threat Level Raised To Orange; American Red Cross Urges Families, Schools, Businesses To Prepare
America’s terror threat level has been raised to “High/Orange,” and the American Red Cross is urging families and individuals across the nation to make appropriate preparations according to the Red Cross Recommendations for the Homeland Security Advisory System.
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12/17/2003 — House Fires Lead American Red Cross List of 2003’s Highest Impact Disasters
The American Red Cross provided relief for more than 805,000 families in a year that called for 243 large-scale disaster responses by the organization to incidents across the country.
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12/12/2003 — International Conference Of The Red Cross And Red Crescent Affirms Commitment To Emblem Solution
Upon the conclusion of the 28th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, delegations from governments and components of the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement adopted a resolution affirming their commitment to find lasting solutions to issues surrounding the Movement’s emblems and related laws. These issues, which include challenges to the protective value of these emblems in times of conflict, also currently prevent the admission of Magen David Adom (MDA), the Israeli equivalent to a Red Cross Red Crescent national society, and the Red Cross Society of Eritrea.
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12/9/2003 — American Red Cross International Services Awarded
American Red Cross International Services won two grant awards given by the World Bank at the 2003 Global Marketplace Thursday. The awards, totaling US$240,000, will allow American Red Cross International Services to support an extensive clean water project in flood-prone areas of Cambodia, and an innovative program in Zambia using handheld computers (PDAs) to link local development workers with expertise and collaboration.
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12/4/2003 — Gambia Measles Vaccination Campaign To Vaccinate More Than 240,000 Children In One Week
In all, approximately 244,000 children are targeted to be vaccinated, saving 400 lives each year (according to the World Health Organization, 400 childhood measles deaths occur annually). The campaign goal is to bring measles deaths to near zero in Gambia.
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12/4/2003 — American Red Cross Readies Businesses For Disaster
Continuing its effort to create an overall culture of preparedness, the American Red Cross rolled out the next phase of its Together We Prepare initiative, Together We Prepare - Workplaces. The new program enhances the current Red Cross workplace safety portfolio and provides lifesaving training, information and products that employees can use anywhere.
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11/26/2003 — American Red Cross Responds to Flooding in the Dominican Republic
Over a week of heavy rains and severe flooding in the Dominican Republic have affected 65,000 people, forcing most from their homes, and triggered U.S. Ambassador to the Dominican Republic Hans H. Hertell to issue a disaster declaration.
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11/26/2003 — American Red Cross Assists Thousands of Southern California Families
As twelve major wildland and urban/wildland fires raged in southern California, homeowners, residents and emergency workers turned to the American Red Cross for help.
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11/14/2003 — Corporate Leaders Help American Red Cross Comfort Victims Of Southern California Wildfires
Twenty-five leading U.S. organizations support Red Cross disaster relief efforts by making long-term financial commitments to the Disaster Relief Fund through the Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP). These financial commitments help ensure that funding is available whenever and wherever disasters strike.
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11/12/2003 — Statement from the American Red Cross Regarding Changes at Holland Lab
After careful review and consideration, we have determined that we must refocus on our core mission of providing a safe and available blood supply. Accordingly, we have decided to reduce functions at the Jerome H. Holland Laboratory. Specifically, the Red Cross will begin narrowing our R&D; efforts to those activities that directly support blood products.
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11/7/2003 — Retailers And Banks Nationwide Let Customers Know “Your Help Counts” For Red Cross Disaster Relief
In response to the devastation caused by wildfires in Southern California, nearly 15,000 retail stores and banks nationwide are showing their support of American Red Cross disaster relief efforts by making it easy for their customers to pitch in as well.
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11/5/2003 — Media Advisory: NBC and “The West Wing” Partner with American Red Cross to Support Disaster Relief
On Wednesday, November 5, at 9:00 p.m. EST, NBC's Emmy award-winning series, "The West Wing" will air an episode titled “Disaster Relief” that will depict American Red Cross assistance in the aftermath of an Oklahoma tornado.
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11/5/2003 — GE Foundation Donates $1 Million For Red Cross Disaster Relief
The American Red Cross today announced a generous contribution from the GE Foundation totaling $1 million for Red Cross relief efforts throughout the United States and around the world.
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11/4/2003 — Guinea Measles Vaccination Campaign To Vaccinate More Than 3 Million Children In One Week
In all, approximately 3.37 million children are targeted to be vaccinated, saving 4,000 lives each year.
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10/31/2003 — Red Cross Has Adequate Funds For Southern California Wildfires
Due to the extraordinary generosity of the public, the American Red Cross believes that current contributions and pledges, when received, will be sufficient to cover the estimated costs of the Red Cross response to those affected in the Southern California Wildfires. However, donations to the Disaster Relief Fund – helping victims of future disasters and covering possible financial shortfalls from this disaster – are still desperately needed.
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10/29/2003 — American Red Cross Providing Food, Shelter And Counseling To Victims And Responders Of California Wildfires
As devastating wildfires rage throughout Southern California, the American Red Cross is on the scene providing relief for residents who are evacuating and for those whose homes have been destroyed by the inferno.
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10/16/2003 — World Food Day Celebrated With An ‘Alliance Against Hunger’
Today the American Red Cross celebrates World Food Day by joining the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and other humanitarian organizations to address the struggle of millions suffering from chronic malnourishment. This year’s theme is a commitment of banding concerned organizations and individuals together to form the International Alliance against Hunger. This alliance will combine global resources to aid in feeding 12 billion worldwide. At the American Red Cross national headquarters in Washington, DC, international food aid exhibits from some of these allies include developmental food programming, agricultural recovery plans and emergency food aid.
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10/16/2003 — American Red Cross Nurses Honored
American Red Cross nurses Donna Dorsey, and Cynthia Jones Weidman will receive the Florence Nightingale Medal—the profession’s highest honor—on Monday, October 20 at ceremony at Red Cross national headquarters in Washington, D.C., with American Red Cross President and CEO Marsha J. Evans presenting the awards.
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10/13/2003 — Lilly Endowment Donates $3.5 Million For American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund
In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Isabel and the critically low balance in the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, Lilly Endowment Inc. has donated $3.5 million to the American Red Cross to assist with immediate relief efforts for victims of the hurricane and other disasters.
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10/10/2003 — Red Cross Offers Fire Prevention Safety Tips
With the most active months for residential fires just around the corner, the American Red Cross is urging families to take the time to prepare before a fire strikes by checking smoke alarms, creating evacuation plans and testing those plans.
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10/10/2003 — American Red Cross Appoints Margaret Sánchez Chair of National Diversity Council
American Red Cross Chairman David McLaughlin and President and CEO Marsha J. Evans are pleased to announce the appointment of Margaret A. Sánchez, Principal, Sánchez & Associates, as Chair of its National Diversity Council.
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10/8/2003 — Retailers Nationwide Let Customers Know “Your Help Counts” For Red Cross Disaster Relief
Through the “Your Help Counts” customer donation program, shoppers at participating retailers can make donations at cash registers to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.
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10/8/2003 — Sale Of 'American Idol' Finalist CDs Raises $185,000
Top-selling CD-singles featuring “American Idol” finalists’ version of Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the U.S.A.” and Burt Bacharach’s “What the World Needs Now Is Love” have so far generated a total of $185,000 for the American Red Cross. The donation was presented to the Red Cross by RCA Music Group President and COO, Charles Goldstuck, on behalf of the RCA Music Group and 19 Entertainment, at an event today honoring corporations that have helped make our communities safer through their support of Red Cross lifesaving programs and services.
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10/7/2003 — Red Cross Awards Grant To Assist Nearly 600 New Jersey Residents Impacted By 9/11
The American Red Cross September 11 Recovery Program (SRP) is continuing to help those most directly impacted by the events of September 11 with their long-term recovery.
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10/2/2003 — Red Cross Cost of Hurricane Isabel Relief Efforts Outpacing Disaster Relief Fund Resources
More than a week after Hurricane Isabel unleashed her fury on the central Atlantic states, the massive effort has also taken a heavy toll on the Disaster Relief Fund, the conduit through which corporations and the American public share their compassion for the victims by providing the financial resources necessary for the relief effort.
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10/1/2003 — Red Cross Announces Extended Deadline Of October 31 For Assistance In Conjunction With EPA Cleaning Program
The American Red Cross September 11 Recovery Program (SRP) is announcing an extended deadline of October 31 for financial assistance for replacement of home furnishings and temporary housing in conjunction with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Indoor Air Residential Assistance - WTC Dust Clean Up Program, for which the deadline for application was July 2003.
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9/25/2003 — Tim Mcgraw Raises Over $43,000 For The American Red Cross
This donation comes at a time of serious need for the Red Cross. The Disaster Relief Fund, which enables the Red Cross to respond immediately to disasters nationwide providing shelter, food, water and comfort to victims, is at a critical low.
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9/22/2003 — American Red Cross to distribute “Gifts From the Homefront”
The American Red Cross has joined forces with the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) to help Americans make a significant contribution toward the morale and well being of military service members serving in Operations Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Iraqi Freedom (OIF).
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9/19/2003 — American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund Donations Needed
Following the massive damage that Hurricane Isabel has caused after hitting the eastern seaboard, the American Red Cross and Coinstar are urging grocery shoppers to donate their change to the Disaster Relief Fund.
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9/17/2003 — American Red Cross Announces Disaster Relief Fund Cabinet Leadership
In response to the critical need for financial support in advance of Hurricane Isabel, the American Red Cross is launching a Disaster Relief Fund Campaign Cabinet of 14 entrepreneurial and innovative leaders.
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9/10/2003 — Organizations Announce New Online Enrollment For 9/11 Mental Health And Substance Abuse Program
www.9-11MentalHealth.org introduced by
The American Red Cross, The September 11th Fund and
Mental Health Association of New York City offers confidential online enrollment
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