Governor Janet Mills issued a proclamation recognizing March as Red Cross Month to honor the compassion and dedication of people who serve communities through Maine.
From Gov. Mills:
The American Red Cross aspires to turn compassion into action, and Mainers – American Red Cross volunteers – help each other when we are in need. Because of the American Red Cross’s work, children and youth in Maine know how to prepare for and stay safe during a disaster, people have working smoke alarms and emergency escape plans, and there are always trained individuals nearby ready to use their skills to save lives. I urge all citizens to recognize the tremendous contributions that the Red Cross and its volunteers make in Maine each and every day.
During its annual Red Cross Month celebration, the Red Cross honors the people who deliver support when help can’t wait — including volunteers who comprise 90% of its national workforce, generous blood, platelet and financial donors, and other supporters who power its lifesaving mission.
From Stephanie Couturier, regional CEO, Red Cross of Northern New England:
Red Cross Month is a special time to recognize our neighbors who step up to care for each other. Across Maine, these community heroes provide a beacon of hope in people’s darkest hours, whether it’s comforting a family after a disaster, donating vital blood for hospital patients, saving a life with skills like first aid and CPR, or supporting military and veteran families. If you’re looking for a meaningful way to give back, join us to help ensure no one faces an emergency alone.
Visit redcross.org to make a financial donation, schedule time to give blood, volunteer or take a class. Financial gifts made on March 26 will be part of our annual Giving Day to help people affected by disasters big and small across the country. In addition, the Red Cross is expanding its health offerings to include free A1C testing (commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes) on successful blood, platelet and plasma donations March 1-31.
Upcoming blood drives are always available HERE!
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