Jeffrey began donating whole blood in the '90s after his father-in-law was diagnosed with prostate cancer. In 2018, he was encouraged to donate platelets, & he has now donated over 568 units. Thank you for saving lives! Donate blood or platelets today: RedCrossBlood.org #GiveWithMeaning
Every day, someone turns to us for help. It may be a neighbor reeling from a home fire, a patient needing blood, or a military family facing a crisis. Our donors & volunteers make that help possible. This GivingTuesday, your gift can bring hope: redcross.org/TNHoliday #GiveWithMeaning #GivingTuesday
We are just ONE day away from GivingTuesday! You can join the Red Cross in supporting families facing disasters, medical emergencies and moments of crisis. Every gift helps us deliver care when it's needed most. ❤️ See our moments of impact in 2025: RedCross.org/TNHoliday #GiveWithMeaning
The Bennett family's home fire.
Duane and Mercy Bennett
On December 8, 2024, a fire broke out in the Bennett family's Oceanside home. Thanks to our free smoke alarm installation program, the Bennett family had smoke alarms & a home fire escape plan that helped save their lives.
Read stories from 2025 & #GiveWithMeaning at https://rdcrss.org/3EYoW5V
We are just days away from GivingTuesday, a global celebration of generosity. You can give a gift to help where it is needed most - help people affected by disasters, give a gift to support military members, & help provide lifesaving blood. Learn more: redcross.org/TNHoliday #GiveWithMeaning
This year our Service to the Armed Forces team delivered Hug-a-Hero Dolls to military families in SoCal—helping kids keep their parent near during deployments and training. Follow the link to read more about this and other stories from 2025: rdcrss.org/3EYoW5V #GiveWithMeaning
This Thanksgiving, we are grateful for all of our Red Cross volunteers, staff & donors! The Red Cross mission wouldn't be possible without all of you. ❤️ What are you thankful for?
We're grateful for the opportunity to share important stories: redcross.org/TNHoliday #GiveWithMeaning
When David was critically injured, 36 units of donated blood saved his life. Five months later, he and his dad hosted a blood drive to help other patients in need—and David even donated. Learn how you can #GiveWithMeaning this holiday season: https://rdcrss.org/3EYoW5V
Celebrating Youth Leadership! 🌟
Ashley, Evonne & Ian were honored for their amazing work with the GLOW Red Youth Leadership Camp—empowering teens to lead & connect.
Read their inspiring story and learn how you can #GiveWithMeaning at redcross.org/socalholiday
Heather, her husband Kevin, and Brendan smiling in front of Red Cross backdrop
In February, Heather and Brendan helped save the life of Kevin, Heather's husband, when he experienced a seizure while driving. For their heroic actions, we recognized them with a Lifesaving Award.
Read more stories from 2025 & #GiveWithMeaning at https://rdcrss.org/3EYoW5V
Did you know you may have as little as two minutes to escape a home fire? That's why having working smoke alarms & an escape plan are so important. In TN, over 1,300 people rely on the Red Cross after home fires in a typical Nov. & Dec. How you can help: redcross.org/TNHoliday #GiveWithMeaning
Looking back on 2025 with gratitude! Thank you to Jack and Jill of America, Inc. for hosting a blood drive to raise awareness about sickle cell disease and improve health outcomes. Read more stories & #GiveWithMeaning: https://rdcrss.org/3EYoW5V
Our TN River chapter had a 'Shelter in a Day' training for a group of shelter heroes! Red Cross volunteers & our partner St. Vincent DePaul of McEwen participated in a training showcasing how to set up a shelter. See how volunteers helped others in 2025: https://rdcrss.org/3TUgsBv #GiveWithMeaning
Red Cross volunteer speaks with woman and her dog in a Red Cross shelter
When the Los Angeles wildfires broke out in January, volunteers from our SoCal Region deployed to support those in need, including Orange County volunteer, Octavio Gonzalez.
Learn more about our work in 2025 & #GiveWithMeaning at https://rdcrss.org/3EYoW5V
Paws with purpose: This year, K9 teams with our Animal Visitation Program provided comfort and smiles to service members throughout Southern California. Follow the link to read more about this and other stories from 2025 and #GiveWithMeaning: rdcrss.org/3EYoW5V
We kicked off the holiday season with a Red Cross Friendsgiving! The Nashville Area chapter brought together volunteers, board members & staff for some fun & games.
Give something that means something this holiday season, by giving your time. Learn more: https://rdcrss.org/3TUgsBv #GiveWithMeaning
Group of Red Cross volunteers
Working smoke alarms can cut the risk of dying in a home fire by half.
That’s why we team up with community partners year around to install free smoke alarms and provide home fire safety information in the community.
Support our work & #GiveWithMeaning: https://rdcrss.org/3EYoW5V
Jamilah Bourdon, a Metallica superfan & blood donor, traveled to Nashville to support the Red Cross, Metallica & All Within My Hands partnership. Following a serious accident, she experienced the lifesaving power of donations & now pays it forward. More: https://rdcrss.org/3TUgsBv #GiveWithMeaning
Each community is unique - but in times of disaster, we all need immediate relief & recovery support. From home fires to tornadoes, local Red Cross volunteers have stepped up to respond during times of disaster in Tennessee. Learn more: https://rdcrss.org/3TUgsBv #GiveWithMeaning
In 2025, neighbors supported neighbors, volunteers answered every call & together, we delivered comfort, hope and lifesaving relief when it mattered most. Your compassion made all the difference. Learn how you've made an impact this year: https://rdcrss.org/3TUgsBv #GiveWithMeaning 🩵
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