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It's National #VolunteerWeek ! In times of emergency, the Red Cross touches lives in each city and town in South Carolina. Check out our new SC Volunteer Spotlight webpage to get to know a few of these local heroes and learn how you can get involved: rdcrss.org/3w0z10b

DISASTER RESPONSE UPDATE: American Red Cross volunteers are assisting 4 people after a Saturday morning fire that happened on Frank Gore Rd, in Horry County. We're helping by providing financial assistance for immediate needs.

From now until April 30th, you can help donate to support our disaster relief efforts and enter to win unique prizes! Autograph guitars and a thank you note from your favorite music star.

The Red Cross responds to more than 60,000 disasters each year now is the time to prepare.

It’s #LabWeek ! At the Red Cross, people like Molly help identify donors who match patients with rare blood needs. “Within the first year of joining the Red Cross, I quickly realized that I found this job to be so interesting & fulfilling. I love the growth opportunities.'

“It’s so great that you came,'.

Annie B. Futrell lives in Horry County. She was one of several residents who received free smoke alarms during the Sound the Alarm event on Saturday in Myrtle Beach.

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'I love being here at the Red Cross,'.

Anna, is a Technologist III, Immunohematology in Columbia, Reference Lab. Her job is to find compatible blood for our blood donors!

The American Red Cross helps process & test blood products annually! Learn more: rcblood.org/3J59KVR #LabWeek

“It’s good to know that you are helping patients,'.

James is a lead tech in the Columbia Reference Lab. He’s been with American Red Cross for 36 years!

It takes American Red Cross team members to process blood needed for patients. Join this amazing team: rdcrss.org/3rrqxsR #LabWeek

“Our volunteers are the heart and soul of the Red Cross,” said Brint Patrick, Executive Director of the Lowcountry Chapter. “Their support is immeasurable. Without their gifts of time and talent, we wouldn’t be able to help people in their darkest hour.” wpde.com/news/local/red…

“Red Cross helped my family through one of the most traumatic things in my life. In 2004, I was in a really bad house fire and my family lost everything. Working here makes me feel as though I am giving back” - Martia, Red Cross blood manufacturing technologist #LabWeek

Last week, our Service to the Armed Forces Team hosted a packing party to assemble comfort kits from donations collected by Airmen Zachary Stump and Macrea Parent. Multiple pairs of socks, washcloths, and feminine hygiene products, were collected.

An autographed guitar. A personal thank you note. Exclusive vinyl records.

These are just some of the items you could win from your favorite star. From now until April 30, every donation you make to support our disaster relief efforts can earn you a chance to win one-of-a-kind

Thanks to Caughman Road Elementary in Columbia for inviting American Red Cross of South Carolina to meet with students on Friday! Students spoke with our team about how we serve the community. They were even able to meet Tia, a service animal who goes out on disaster response calls with our volunteers!

DISASTER RESPONSE UPDATE: American Red Cross volunteers are assisting 3 people after a Tuesday morning fire that happened on Lucas Ray Road, in Horry County. We're helping by providing financial assistance for immediate needs. More from WMBF News
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