History
• Founded by Clara
Barton
• May 21, 1881 in
Washington, D.C.
• Civil War Bullet
• Motivated by Swissinspired
international Red
Cross
History
• Barton was head for
23 years
• First disaster relief
• First U.S. military aid
during the SpanishAmerican War
• Barton also worked to
make peacetime relief
work a part or the
International Red
Cross
Blood Drive
Did you know...?
• You can give blood up
to six times a year.
• Blood cannot be
manufactured it must
be gifted by people
like you.
• You could help save a
the life of a sick child,
an accident victim, or
an elderly person
facing surgery.
Are you scared?
It’s OK!
Get Involved!
• Be a Penn State
Student Volunteer for
the Blood Drive!
• visit:
volunteer.psu.edu to
sign up!
What Happens To
Your Blood Donation?
• Donate at the Red Cross
• Blood donor gives the gift of life
What Happens To
Your Blood Donation?
• To the lab
• Blood is
tested
• Blood is
Distributed to
the Hospitals
• Distributed to
patients
Blood is distributed
to patients!!
“The American Red Cross
prevents and alleviates human
suffering in the face of
emergencies by mobilizing the
power of volunteers and the
generosity of donors.”
* Humanity – prevent human suffering, protect life and health, ensure
respect for the human being, “promote mutual understanding, friendship,
cooperation and lasting peace among all peoples”
* Impartiality – no discrimination (nationality/race/religious
beliefs/class/political opinions)
* Neutrality – will not take sides in hostilities or engage at any time in
controversies (political/racial/religious/ideological nature)
* Independence – the National Societies must always maintain their
autonomy
* Voluntary Service – not promoted by desire for gain
* Unity – there can only be one Red Cross in any one country and it must
be open to all
* Universality – THE RED CROSS IS WORLD WIDE
• have been selling first aid kits in
the U.S. since 1903
• by offering Red Cross first aid,
health, safety and emergency
preparedness products at retail
locations, the Red Cross is
reaching more families and
making it easier for Americans to
get prepared
• the money received in the sale of
these products to consumers is
reinvested in its humanitarian
programs and services
• the American Red Cross helps
people prevent, prepare for and
respond to emergencies
• last year, almost a million
volunteers and 35,000
employees helped victims of
almost 75,000 disasters; taught
lifesaving skills to millions; and
helped U.S. service members
separated from their families
stay connected
• almost 4 million people gave
blood through the Red Cross, the
largest supplier of blood and
blood products in the United
States
• an average of $0.91 of every
dollar the Red Cross spends is
invested in humanitarian
services and programs
• the Red Cross is not a
government agency; it relies on
donations of time, money, and
blood to do its work
The American Red Cross defines
itself in relation to foreign aid
as ”a worldwide movement that
offers neutral humanitarian care to
the victims of war, the American
Red Cross distinguishes itself by
also aiding victims of devastating
natural disasters.”
It also states “the American Red Cross
offers compassionate services in five
other areas: community services that
help the needy; support and comfort
for military members and their
families; the collection, processing and
distribution of lifesaving blood and
blood products; educational programs
that promote health and safety; and
international relief and development
programs.”
• More than half a million volunteers and 35,000
employees of the Red Cross help out.
• An average of more than 9 million people a year
receive Red Cross training in first aid, water
safety and other skills that help save lives.
• Around 4 million people give blood.
• This is the largest supplier of blood and blood
products in the United States.
• The Red Cross helps thousands of U.S. service
members separated from their families by helping
them stay connected with a global network of 186
national societies.
• An average of 91 cents of every dollar the Red Cross
spends is invested in humanitarian services and
programs.
• The Red Cross responds to disasters ranging from a
single-family home fire to large-scale disasters like
hurricanes and tornadoes.
• They provide food, shelter, relief supplies, emotional
support and health related services to address basic
human needs.
• The Red Cross also has Caseworkers that meet one-onone with clients to help them plan for a long term
recovery.
• All assistance is free.
Red Cross and Hurricane Katrina
Red Cross Relief Efforts
• In September 2005, Red Cross provided survivors
2.3 million overnight stays
• 902 shelters across 26 states and D.C.
• Served nearly 12 million hot meals
• About 282,000 people received Red Cross
Disaster Mental Health services
Relief Efforts Continued
• Red Cross teamed up with Google, MSN, and
Yahoo! to channel money through websites
• Half its Katrina funds arrived via the Internet
• “The Red Cross raised the money fair and
square.” –Trent Stamp, executive director of
nonprofit-rating agency Charity Navigator
Relief Efforts for Irene and Lee
• Red Cross responded to disaster by
distributing meals, opening shelters
• More than 8,500 workers from across the
country to help
• Opened more than 580 shelters
Irene and Lee Continued
• Distributed more than 2.5 million meals and
snacks to victims
• 18, 428 mental health services
• 2011 hurricane season predicted to be activeRed Cross prepared with 60,000 trained
disaster volunteers
Red Cross Club at PSU
• Active Member or General Member
– 15 Hours of Service are Required for Active Members
• Blood Drives
– Greeter, Walker, Canteen, Recruiter, and Traffic Controller
– Every Donation Gives You the Opportunity to Win Prizes
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Fundraising Events
Sign Up Tables
CPR and First Aid Classes
THON (2012: $37,482.37)
– The Angus Family
– The Heck Family
• http://psuredcross.org/
Classes
• First Aid/CPR/AED
– Workplace, Schools, and Individuals
– Professional Rescuers
– Hands-Only CPR (Cardiac Arrest Victims/No use of breaths)
• Lifeguarding and Swimming
– Lifeguarding
– Swimming and Water Safety
• Caregiving and Babysitting Class
– Babysitting
– Nurse Assistant Training
– Family Caregiving
http://www.redcross.org/en/takeaclass
Contact
• 814-237-3162
• 135 S Pugh St # 1 State College, PA 16801
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