History
What was the Red Cross's biggest peacetime operations?
The Great Mississippi Flood
What is the Red Cross's blood donation slogan?
"Give blood. Save a life."
What country was the Red Cross originally founded in?
Switzerland
What Red Cross program do young volunteers sign up for?
Red Cross Youth
Which US president contributed to the founding of the Red Cross?
Abraham Lincoln
What is the name of the Red Cross's blood donation campaign?
"Missing Types"
How many countries does the Red Cross operate in?
190+
Name 3 things the Red Cross trains its volunteers in
First aid, CPR, disaster preparedness, water safety, fire safety, etc.
What year was the Red Cross founded?
1881
When did the Red Cross host its first blood drive?
1940
How many schools have Red Cross clubs?
700+
How many volunteers does the Red Cross have?
300,000
Clara Barton
How many blood donors has the Red Cross had?
2.8 million
How many blood centers does the Red Cross have?
77
What percent of Red Cross employees are volunteers?
90%
What was the Red Cross's first major relief effort?
Johnstown Flood, Pennsylvania
How much of the nation's blood supply does the Red Cross provide?
40%
Where was the first Red Cross collection center opened?
Rochester, NY
Which Red Cross volunteer chapter is the largest in the US?
The Greater New York Chapter