Last week, the Board of Supervisors recognized Red Cross Month and presented a board resolution to Stan Massie, the Red Cross Council Chair for Contra Costa County.
With 1,032 volunteers in Contra Costa County, the American Red Cross assisted or responded to 115 disasters; and through the Sound the Alarm program, the American Red Cross installed 583 smoke alarms, making 205 homes safer; trained 577 individuals and families about fire prevention; and trained 617 youth through the Pillowcase Project and Prepare With Pedro.
Contra Costa County residents donated more than 16,700 units of lifesaving blood; hosted 538 blood drives; trained 6,522 citizens in first aid, CPR and AED; trained 3,803 residents in Water Safety; and provided support and services to 756 military members and their families.
As spring approaches, the American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to continue to strengthen the national blood supply. People of all blood types – especially those with type O blood – are critical to ensuring hospitals can meet the daily demand for lifesaving transfusions.
During Red Cross Month in March, the Red Cross celebrates the volunteers and blood and platelet donors who are critical to ensuring those in need receive relief and care. Help can’t wait – to book a time to give, visit RedCrossBlood.org, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or call 1-800-RED CROSS. As a thank-you, all who come to give by March 24 will get a $10 e-gift card to a pet supply merchant of choice, plus a chance to win one of five $3,000 gift cards. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/Pets for details.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities in East County:
- Byron: Wednesday, March 20, 11 am – 5 pm at St. Anne Church, 2800 Camino Diablo Rd
- Brentwood: Friday, March 29, 9 am – 3 pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2350 Jeffery Way
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- Podcast: Hanna Malak of the American Red Cross (blood drive importance)
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