Latest news with #AmericanRedCrossMonth
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Circle K offering 40 cents off gas Thursday across San Diego
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — Circle K is celebrating American Red Cross Month on the West Coast by offering a special 'Fuel Day' event, offering customers across California 40 cents off gas per gallon at select locations on Thursday, March 20. A spokesperson with the convenience store brand said the company will donate a portion of the proceeds from this event to the American Red Cross to support its vital relief efforts, with the funds helping communities during times of crisis. California governor sends 'burner' phones to tech CEOs 'We're so thankful for our partnership with the American Red Cross and proud to champion their efforts across our community,' said George Wilkins, Vice President of Operations for Circle K's West Coast Business Unit. 'With so much work still to be done in recovering from this winter's wildfires as well as preparing for future disasters, it's important we continue supporting the relief and recovery efforts while bringing value to our loyal customers with another exciting Fuel Day.' More than 240 Circle K locations across California, Oregon and Washington will participate in the event. This offering follows a similar initiative held in January, which helped raise funds for wildfire relief efforts in Southern California. 'This year's disasters have set a whirlwind pace,' said Sean Mahoney, Chief Executive Officer of the Red Cross Southern California Region. 'Thank you to Circle K for their support during March, Red Cross Month, and throughout the year to help ensure that the Red Cross can respond whenever and wherever we're needed, providing relief and hope during times of crises.' Customers wishing to take advantage of the 40-cent fuel discount can find participating Circle K locations using the Store Locator tool on the company's website. Here's a list of some Circle K locations that will be participating throughout San Diego County: 60 Broadway (Chula Vista) 98 Bonita Rd. (Chula Vista) 2210 Otay Lakes Rd. (Chula Vista) 2750 Via de la Valle (Del Ma) 2903 Jamacha Rd. (El Cajo) 26746 N. Centre City Pkwy. (Escondido) 1161 E Valley Pkwy. (Escondido) 4730 Hwy. 76 (Fallbrook) 1990 College Blvd. (Oceanside) 3361 Mission Ave. (Oceanside) 14863 Pomerado Rd. (Poway) 704 Main St. (Ramona) 13007 Camino Del Sur (San Diego0 4360 Genesee Ave. (San Diego) 10520 Camino Ruiz (San Diego) 9370 Paseo Montalban (San Diego) 11898 Rancho Bernardo Rd. (San Diego) 10555 Scripps Poway Pkwy. (San Diego) 12849 Rancho Penasquitos Blvd. (San Diego) 9750 N Magnolia Ave. (Santee) 795 Shadow Ridge Dr. (Vista) The discounted price will be reflected at the pump from 4 to 7 p.m. local time at participating locations across California, while supplies last. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Celebrating Red Cross Month at the Capitol
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — March is Red Cross Month, honoring people who make the organization's life-saving mission possible. March marks American Red Cross Month Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz joined the American Red Cross of Connecticut and Rhode Island at the Capitol on Tuesday to honor their hard work and highlight the woman that started it all — Clara Barton. Barton founded the Red Cross in 1881. She was a self-taught nurse who helped many through her life, including Civil War soldiers who she brought food, supplies and clothing. 'She also was given permission to volunteer services and supplies to the battlefield and to the field hospitals. She was quickly dubbed the angel of the battlefield,' Bysiewicz said. Red Cross helps millions of people each year through disaster relief, blood donations and more. You can find out how to help on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Blood, time and monetary donations encouraged throughout March, Red Cross Month
The American Red Cross helped respond to 197 emergencies in Utah last year, including bringing aid to families and individuals following over 150 fires. The organization also installed around 1,300 free smoke alarms to help people be safe. "When disasters strike, our volunteers respond, providing critical support to families and neighbors when it's needed most," Heidi Ruster, CEO of the Red Cross Utah/Nevada Region, said in a statement on Tuesday. March is American Red Cross Month, which has been celebrated since a proclamation from United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1943. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox issued a declaration this year — as he has in other years — commemorating the charitable organization's efforts. "The Red Cross aims to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies through emergency preparedness preparation, blood donation and by offering life-saving skills and services," the declaration says. There are at least 1,154 volunteers for the Red Cross in the state of Utah, it says. "In Utah, we deeply appreciate the Red Cross volunteers who consistently step up during emergencies to help their neighbors," Cox said. Ruster said home fires and natural disasters are becoming more frequent so "local heroes are more important than ever." She said the partnership between Utah and the Red Cross shows a commitment to being a prepared, resilient community. A unique blood drive in Clinton on Thursday will honor 13-year-old KcKay Hansen, who fought stage 4 high-risk neuroblastoma for a decade before his death last year. Between the ages of 3 and 13, he had 244 blood and platelet transfusions, each extending his life. McKay's mother, Shae Hansen, said donations allowed their family to create memories with him that would not have been possible without the transfusions. "Our family is forever grateful to the selfless blood donors who gave McKay the gift of more time," she said. Blood donations in honor of McKay Hansen can be scheduled on the Red Cross Blood Donor app or on the Red Cross website using sponsor code "clintonwest." Part of American Red Cross Month each year is Red Cross Giving Day, which falls on March 26. The Red Cross is encouraging Utahns to donate time, financial support or blood on that day. Organizers hope to have 30,000 supporters. Over the winter, storms led to over 1,000 canceled blood drives across the United States, so the blood supply is facing challenges that donations this month can help solve, the Red Cross said. Throughout March, the organization is offering a free screening test for diabetes and prediabetes, along with a $10 Amazon gift card to anyone who donates.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
March marks American Red Cross Month
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — March marks American Red Cross Month, an annual celebration turning compassion into action by honoring its volunteers. The Red Cross helps millions of people each year through disaster relief, blood donations, and more. Lynn Fairfield-Sonn, senior regional philanthropy officer of the Red Cross Connecticut & Rhode Island, sat down with News 8's Kathryn Hauser to discuss the organization's life-saving mission and the free testing being rolled out this month. Click here for more information on American Red Cross Month. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
