The American Red Cross empowers ordinary people to perform extraordinary acts in emergency situations. We train. We mobilize. We connect donors and volunteers to those in urgent need of a helping hand. Whether it is a hurricane or a heart attack, a call for blood or a call for help, the American Red Cross is there.
Each day...
200 families who lost everything in a house fire or other disaster are helped by American Red Cross volunteers.
475 deployed service members are connected with their families through Red Cross emergency messaging.
19,000 people outside the US receive urgent care following a disaster from the Red Cross and our partners.
21,000 people receive a blood transfusion from a Red Cross donor.
43,000 people receive life-saving Red Cross health, safety and preparedness training.
290,000 children receive a measles vaccination from the Red Cross and partners.
Every 60 seconds, the life-saving mission of the American Red Cross has benefited 250 people.

Thank you for supporting the American Red Cross. It is due to the generosity of people like you that we can fulfill our mission of helping our community prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
For more information visit: www.redcrossggr.org

On Saturday, May 12, 2012, join thousands of other runners, walkers and rollers in making history. The Fifth Third River Bank Run will celebrate 35 years with a spectacular celebration for participants, volunteers, sponsors and the community. The 35th edition of the event will involve over 21,000 in the largest 25K race in the country, 10K, 5K Run, 5K Walk and Junior events. Don't miss out. Online registration is now open. Training will begin in November.