How You Touch Lives!
The true story of a disaster is always told best by the people who survived. Read about central Ohio residents whose lives were changed by your gift to the American Red Cross.

 

In 2008 Patricia Caudill's husband Ron became very ill. At that time her son Joshua was with the Army stationed at Fort Drum, New York. To reach him quickly, Patricia's daughter Allison turned to the American Red Cross. Joshua returned home quickly and fortunately, Caudill's husband not only survived, but after time made a complete recovery.

 

Then, in June 2009 Patricia's mother died. This time she contacted the American Red Cross to inform Joshua of the news.   

 

"He was home within 30 hours of her death," says Patricia. "Joshua was able to attend her funeral and all of the services. She played a very important role in his life."

 

Joshua recently left for Iraq, and while Patricia hopes she won't have to contact the American Red Cross again, she will if necessary. She is confident that her son will receive messages quickly if there is a need.  

 

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Read about others who have benefitted from your generosity to the American Red Cross of Greater Columbus.

 

Help Starts Here.

The Red Cross is a symbol of hope, compassion and safety throughout the world. As part of this humanitarian organization, the American Red Cross of Greater Columbus provides relief to  single families, communities,  and nations around the globe. In addition, we are in the community every day teaching life-saving skills such as First Aid, CPR, and Aquatics. We prepare our community for disasters through Disaster Preparedness presentations and transport seniors and others to critical medical appointments.

Consider giving a financial gift to the American Red Cross of Greater Columbus. Your generosity will ensure our organization can continue to fulfill its life-saving mission of helping people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies whenever and wherever they occur.

Where Does My Money Go?
The American Red Cross is dedicated to saving lives, easing suffering and restoring hope at home and around the world. Last year the American Red Cross of Greater Columbus:

• Responded to 356 local disasters, assisting 470 families, and mobilized volunteers when needed nationwide.
• Committed $278,000 in direct financial assistance to families devastated by home fires and other disasters.
• Trained more than 46,000 area residents in First Aid, CPR, Water Safety and other life-saving courses.
• Provided 16,872 trips for seniors and people with disabilities to medical and other important appointments.
• Conveyed 739 emergency messages between military members and their families.
• Educated more than 73,000 individuals about how to prepare for emergencies.

Every day, the American Red Cross of Greater Columbus:

• Responds to emergencies in the community
• Helps assess disaster-caused needs, serves as an emergency communication link for military personnel and their families, and assists families in recovering from disasters 24 hours a day
• Continues to help the local community prevent, prepare for and respond to disasters, as it has for almost a century

Your generous contributions help victims of more than 350 disaster incidents across Franklin, Madison, Fayette and Pickaway county communities each year by providing:

• Food
• Clothing
• Shelter
• Counseling