“After a year like no other – a country facing a deadly pandemic, record-setting natural disasters, and civil unrest, the year ahead remains uncertain” said Holly Grant, CEO of the Red Cross of Massachusetts. “Amid these challenging times, the Red Cross remains on the frontlines bringing help and hope to families who need it most. But we are not alone. There are heroes among us who exemplify the humanity and volunteer service of the Red Cross and are serving their community. We debated whether this was the year to launch such an ambitious event – but after the events of the last 12 months, we realized it was needed now more than ever.”
coronavirus Mar 28, 2020
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and first lady Lauren Baker visited a Red Cross donation center in Dedham Saturday to donate blood and call for the public to do the same. Their visit comes amid nationwide calls for blood during the deadly coronavirus crisis, despite the need for social distancing. Baker said that due to the closure of schools and other… coronavirus Mar 28, 2020