What’s a Power Red donation and how can it help save lives? In this inspiring interview, blood transfusion recipient Brian Boyle shares his personal story and explains why this type of donation is so important. https://rdcrss.org/47HDRQ3

We recently held a Sound the Alarm smoke alarm installation event in Escondido! Thanks to our volunteers and partners, 323 smoke alarms were installed, 321 residents were served, and 109 homes were made safer. 🚨👏

From drop to top! Buddy the Blood Drop filled in as CEO for the day. Check out how it went⤵️

Joe Gutierrez has been writing since age 7 - starting with a newspaper he wrote for his family! Now, he volunteers with the Red Cross, spotlighting amazing volunteers. We're proud to honor Joe as our Volunteer of the Month! Learn more: https://rdcrss.org/47nS8ju

Spread holiday cheer this season by sending messages of support and thanks to service members, veterans and military families through the Red Cross Holidays for Heroes program! Cards and banners are due no later than Friday, December 12. Follow the link for more info: rdcrss.org/47kXBHQ

Grab your ghouls & help save lives! The Red Cross is treating all those who come to give blood Oct. 20-Nov. 16 with a $10 e-gift card plus a chance at a $5K gift card. Book now: https://rcblood.org/3JliNFz (T&C; other entry)

Through Operation Holiday Cheer 2025, you can help deliver a touch of home to service members who will be spending this holiday season away from their loved ones! Follow the link for more information, including wish list items and how to coordinate delivery of donated items: rdcrss.org/4hglZPi

Join us today at 10:16 a.m. for the Great ShakeOut earthquake safety drill. Remember to drop, cover & hold on!

Cada tipo de sangre cuenta. Cada persona que dona brinda esperanza a alguien más. Haz tu cita con la Cruz Roja: RedCrossBlood.org/espanol Every blood type counts. Every person who donates brings hope to someone else. Make your appointment with the Red Cross: RedCrossBlood.org

Our Orange County team recently kicked off their Animal Visitation Program at the Veterans Stand Down in Orange County. They saw more than 100 veterans at the stand down event and it was clear that therapy dogs Winston and Cinder brought joy and smiles to many in attendance! 🐾

Red Cross volunteers are supporting a shelter at Foothill Ranch Library Annex (27002 Cabriole Way) due to possible debris flows near the Airport Fire burn scar. Visit https://rdcrss.org/4n54x1J for the latest info.

We recently held a smoke alarm installation event in Idyllwild! Thanks to our volunteers and partners, 122 smoke alarms were installed and 65 homes were made safer. 🚨👏

Our Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) team recently distributed Hug-a-Hero Dolls to Marine Drill Instructors and families at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Thank you to our SAF team for bringing joy to military children through this heartwarming program!

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch in parts of our region as remnants of Hurricane Priscilla make their way to SoCal. Stay safe with these tips⤵️

NWS San Diego shared that remnant showers and thunderstorms from Hurricane Priscilla will make their way to the region this week. Remember - turn around, don't drown! Just six inches of fast-flowing water can knock you over and two feet will float a car. Learn more⬇️

In September, we helped 325 people affected by 60 disasters in Southern California. Thanks to our volunteers for working around the clock to provide comfort and care to those in need. ⛑️❤️

We’re teaming up with San Diego State University for the 9th annual Aztecs For Life Blood Drive! You're invited to join us on Thursday, Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Viejas Arena. Schedule your appointment today at GoAztecs.com/BloodDrive or rcblood.org/appt with sponsor code Aztecs.

40 of our Orange County youth volunteers participated in the Disaster Action Youth program kickoff! Over the course of the program, youth will take on monthly preparedness challenges, train to support disaster response, and more. 👏⛑️

We recently held a smoke alarm installation event in Orange! Thanks to our volunteers and partners, 158 smoke alarms were installed, 246 residents were served, and 66 homes were made safer. 🚨👏

Did you know hospitals request type O blood the most? While the Red Cross needs donors of all blood types, type O is always highly needed. Make your appointment to give now: https://rcblood.org/app

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the 23rd Annual Real Heroes Awards last Friday! We had a great time celebrating incredible acts of courage by heroic San Diegans. 👏 View and download event photos: rdcrss.org/4mOdpsz Meet this year’s heroes: rdcrss.org/3VLeyWA

Honoring excellence in action 🏅 At a recent City of Temecula Council Meeting, Thomas Mann received the Red Cross Lifesaving Award for using CPR to save a life last July. His heroic actions reflect the power of CPR/First-Aid Training. Learn more at https://rdcrss.org/36AMc8a #CPRSavesLives

For more than 50 years, there has been a partnership between the Red Cross in San Diego and the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program! Click here to learn more about the partnership: https://rdcrss.org/3VjT5Vt

❤️ Huge thanks to Jack and Jill Inc. of America Orange County Chapter for partnering on a sickle cell awareness blood drive & exceeding their goal! Sickle cell disease affects 100K+ people in the U.S. Patients may need up to 100 units of blood yearly. Learn more: https://rdcrss.org/3RfkLFw

This is what learning lifesaving skills looks like! During a Red Cross First Aid Class, you’ll learn how to perform CPR, help someone who is choking, treat someone having a heart attack and more. Tap here to sign up for a class: redcross.org/takeaclass

Get ready to donate platelets with these tips! Come to give platelets Sept. 22-Oct. 5 and receive a classic Red Cross x PEANUTS sweatshirt featuring Snoopy as the coolest beagle in town, Joe Cool, while supplies last. Schedule an appointment at https://rdcrss.org/3iXWbel

Disasters can strike anytime. This #NationalPreparednessMonth—and all year long—make sure your family is ready: ✔️ Know your local risks ✔️ Assign roles ✔️ Practice your plan ✔️ Pick 2 meeting spots ✔️ Choose an out-of-area contact Get prepared: https://rdcrss.org/421V6s4

Drumroll, please…we’re thrilled to announce this year’s Real Heroes Awards honorees! These extraordinary local heroes will be honored at our 23rd Annual Real Awards on Friday, September 26 aboard the iconic USS Midway Museum ️➡️ rdcrss.org/4mvUvX7

In response to the storms in Imperial County, our volunteers are supporting a shelter for those in need at Dogwood Elementary School (44 E Correll Rd, Heber, CA 92249). Volunteers are providing a safe place to stay, snacks, hydration, and more.

Red Crossers Melissa Altman and Kat Spilman will be participating in the Interactive Safety Fair for Older Adults! Stop by for preparedness resources tomorrow from 9 a.m. - 1p.m. at the Lakeside Library (12428 Woodside Avenue, Lakeside).

Hurry! Don’t miss being part of this coveted collab featuring Snoopy & Woodstock! Come give blood or platelets Aug. 29-Sept. 21 for an exclusive Red Cross x PEANUTS® mystery bag with 1 of 4 special tee designs, while they last. Which design will you get? Book: https://rcblood.org/4oHsKx8

Another unforgettable year at GLOW Red! 💪❤️ Red Cross youth built friendships, learned Hands-Only CPR, and grew into confident leaders through games, teamwork, and service. 🌟 Meet the next generation: https://rdcrss.org/4c3cPlc #RedCrossYouth

In 1972, Anne Spratt began volunteering with the Red Cross shortly after settling into life at Twentynine Palms Marine Corps Base in Riverside, California, with her newlywed Marine husband. More than 50 years later, her Red Cross volunteerism continues: rdcrss.org/3KpaSqU

School is back in session! Our Orange County Executive Director, Becky Firey, shares how to keep your kids safe in this video. Tap here to learn more: https://rdcrss.org/3Hodvbo

We’re celebrating heroes at the 23rd Annual Real Heroes Awards on Sept. 26 aboard the USS Midway Museum! This event is sponsored by Hometown Hero Sponsor Sycuan Casino Resort, and NBC San Diego's Monica Dean will be joining us as emcee! Tickets & sponsorships ➡️ redcross.org/sandiego/realheroes

Did you catch last week’s Padres First Responder Appreciation Game?⚾️⛑️ We're proud that the Red Cross was honored during the game. Thanks to the @padres.com for this special recognition!

Congratulations to our very own Service to the Armed Forces Director Dan Beighley! He was honored recently with the Patriot Award, part of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve program, which aims to promote understanding between service members and their civilian employers. 👏

#CochesFire Update 9/9/2025 In coordination with emergency management partners, the Red Cross has closed the evacuation shelter at Lakeside Community Center (9841 Vine St., Lakeside, CA 92040). Thank you to our volunteers and first responders for your assistance.

Join us in Orange on Saturday, September 13, to install free smoke alarms and provide home fire safety information to residents. Training is provided and the event is fun and lifesaving! Click here to register for the event: https://rdcrss.org/4mOoHh7

Honoring the heroes of our blood collection team during #NationalBloodCollectorsWeek! They play a crucial role in enabling millions of donations and saving countless lives each year. Huge thanks to our SoCal team for their dedication! Join the cause at RedCrossBlood.org ❤️

In response to the #PyriteFire in Riverside County, we’re supporting the shelter at Jurupa Valley High School (10551 Bellegrave Ave, Jurupa Valley). Please follow the instructions of local authorities and be ready to evacuate if necessary.

We are grateful to everyone who supported the blood drive in memory of SDPD Officer Austin Machitar. Your kindness honors his legacy and helps save lives. 💙

In August, we helped 366 people affected by 81 disasters in Southern California. Thanks to our team for working around the clock to provide comfort and care to those in need. ⛑️❤️

In response to the #MyersFire, we opened a shelter at Mountain View High School (1000 N Ramona Blvd, San Jacinto). Please follow the instructions of local authorities and be ready to evacuate if necessary.

September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month, raising awareness about the most common genetic blood disorder in the U.S. About 100,000 Americans live with sickle cell disease & may require frequent blood transfusions throughout their lifetime. Learn more: https://rdcrss.org/3p7idMr

It's that time of year... National Preparedness Month is here!🎒🔦⬇️

Happy Labor Day from your American Red Cross. So many people come together to put in incredible work every day to help alleviate and prevent suffering. We honor them today and every day❤️

September is National Preparedness Month, the perfect time to get prepared for disasters. We're celebrating with 30 days of preparedness! Follow the link to learn small ways you can get prepared every day this month: rdcrss.org/421V6s4 #NatlPrep

Which iconic tee will you get? Come to give blood or platelets through Sept. 21 for an exclusive Red Cross x PEANUTS® mystery bag with one of four special T-shirt designs, while they last. Be a friend to patients and sign up to give blood: https://rdcrss.org/4lVnEe5

Are you equipped with these must-have first aid essentials? Be prepared to act in the moments that matter with a well-stocked first aid kit at hand. ▶️ Learn more at redcross.org/prepare