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Official Twitter for the #RedCross of the National Capital & Greater Chesapeake Region. Acct. not monitored 24/7. 🚨1-800 Red Cross 🩸RedCrossBlood.org

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Not only has one Maryland donor given more than seven gallons of blood, she's inspired many of her friends and family to donate, too.
“Nothing compares to being able to provide this source of life to someone in need,” she says. redcross.org/local/dc-va-md…

www.redcross.org Lifesaving generosity, multiplied Evelia Sosa of Maryland believes that donating blood is an irreplaceable gift that helps save lives, which has prompted her to donate more than seven gallons of blood during her lifetime. “Nothing...

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"I had an overwhelming feeling of being part of something bigger, of being able to show up for people when they needed it most. It was more meaningful than I ever could have expected ... That feeling is exactly why I'd do it again."

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www.redcross.org "We built something real" Red Crosser Sheleasa Omogbai shares her experience deploying with Red Cross Disaster Relief for the first time. Sheleasa, of Maryland, supported the workforce team on the response after Hurricane...

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About 8.7 million people in the U.S. have undiagnosed diabetes. It's National Diabetes Month and we're expanding our health offerings to add free A1C testing (prediabetes/diabetes screen) on successful November blood donations.

Make your appointment: rcblood.org/4zwr5Qa

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Congratulations to Giustino Puliti on receiving an American Red Cross Lifesaving Award. Because he put CPR skills learned just two weeks earlier into action, Terry Frank is enjoying more time with his wife, children and grandchildren. Would you know what to do?

#CPRSavesLives

Two people stand in front of an American Red Cross backdrop. One is dressed in a navy sweater and the other in a black suit. They are smiling and looking at each other.

A person stands at a podium speaking to an audience seated in a gymnasium. The audience includes people casually dressed, mostly facing the speaker. There is a banner nearby displaying "American Red Cross.

A group of people is seated in an audience. One person in the foreground, wearing a black jacket, is holding a piece of paper and smiling. Others around are clapping. They are in a room with green and white walls.

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More than 90% of the Red Cross workforce is made up of volunteers — dedicated individuals who bring compassion, skill and heart to local communities every day.

No matter your interests or skills, there's a role for you! Join us: RedCross.org/Volunteer

#VolunteersChangeTheWorld