American Red Cross

@RedCross

The official account of the American Red Cross.

Washington, DC

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American Red Cross
@RedCross
Sep 8
Most 12-year-olds are collecting stuffed animals for themselves. Sadie is giving them a second life. After learning that children affected by home fires often lose the things that bring them comfort, Sadie decided to help. She rescues worn-out stuffed animals from thrift stores,
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American Red Cross
@RedCross
Sep 7
It doesn't matter if you're a strong swimmer, you're not going to win fighting a rip current. To spot a rip current, look for a narrow band of choppy, fast-moving water that flows differently from the areas around it. Fighting against it can quickly exhaust you and carry you
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American Red Cross
@RedCross
Sep 4
When severe storms left families across Illinois with home damage and no power, one local church stepped up to help. Bethel Baptist Church and the Bethel Community Impact Center in Chicago Heights opened their doors so @RedCrossIL could establish a shelter for people affected by
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American Red Cross
@RedCross
Sep 2
For James Gilbert, serving others didn't end when he retired from the U.S. Army. Today, the retired sergeant major volunteers with the @RedCrossNCGC at Fort Meade, where he helps patients at the Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center navigate appointments, learn new technology, and
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American Red Cross
@RedCross
Sep 1
Say hello to a supercute, exclusive Red Cross x Hello Kitty® collectible plush mascot clip and surprise sticker pack, created just for Red Cross blood donors! Get yours when you come to give blood through Sept. 20, while they last. Make an appointment to give:
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