President Barack Obama Proclaims March Red Cross Month

On Friday, February 27, the White House issued a Presidential Proclamation officially designating March as American Red Cross Month. Since 1943, the President of the United States has has used this proclamation to honor and promote the services provided to the public by the Red Cross each and every day. President Obama said.

Large-scale disasters represent a major part of the work of the American Red Cross. Just as important are the tens of thousands of small-scale disasters that occur every day in communities nationwide, and the volunteers who respond to them. These efforts include supporting our military and their families, collecting and distributing blood, helping the needy, delivering health and safety education, and providing aid abroad.