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About Us

This is the official blog for the American Red Cross Desert to the Sea (DTS) Region. The American Red Cross Desert to the Sea Region serves Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. As one of Southern California’s leading non-profit agencies, the Desert to the Sea Region serves a total of…Continue reading “About Us”

17Jul 201724 Jul 2017

KLOS and the Red Cross team up to rock 4-day blood drive

The 36th annual 95.5 KLOS Blood Drive, one of the largest media-sponsored blood drives in the country, is gearing up…

10Jul 201724 Jul 2017

Clarion Gives Back: Super-Charged Restomod Donation

We’re delighted Clarion Builds selected the American Red Cross as their 2017 Charity, donating all proceeds from the auction of…

10Jul 201724 Jul 2017

Helping to Save Lives Can Be Pretty Sweet

BJ’s Restaurant, Inc., has donated $23,700 in free “Mini Pizookie” coupons as a special thank you to American Red Cross…

Donor Stories…

Disaster-Ready SUV’s: A Key Way Mazda Contributes to Red Cross

Story by Basima El Hasan, Communications Volunteer, Orange County Red Cross In continuing with their with their tradition of supporting the lifesaving mission of the American Red Cross, Mazda USA…

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Meet Joseph “Joe” Golanka, Regional Service to the Armed Forces Director

Story by Bob Zamalin, Communications Volunteer, Orange County Chapter We’re proud to announce that Joseph (Joe) Golanka has been named Regional Service to the Armed Forces Director for the Desert…

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The Importance of a Red Cross Volunteer

By Friday Lilly, Communications Volunteer, Orange County Chapter The Red Cross responds to approximately 64,000 disasters in the United States every year, ranging from home fires to earthquakes. In these…

Emergency Response…

Red Crossers Deploy to Goodwin Fire

3 Jul 201724 Jul 2017

The Goodwin Fire, which started Jun. 28 has forced more than 1,500 residents from their homes south of Prescott, AZ. The American Red Cross has set up a shelter for…

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Red Cross Honors Centenarian’s Life of Service

3 Jul 201724 Jul 2017

Story and photos by Basima El Hasan, American Red Cross communications volunteer The American Red Cross recognized an Orange County resident marking her 100th birthday, June 23rd at the Freedom…

Blood Services…

Celebrate World Blood Donor Day, June 14

13 Jun 201724 Jul 2017

On June 14, the American Red Cross, in partnership with Nexcare Bandages and supermodel Niki Taylor, will celebrate World Blood Donor Day to raise awareness about the need for blood and platelets…

19th Annual Angels and Dodgers Baseball Fans Blood Drive

5 Jun 201724 Jul 2017

Saturday, June 24, 2017 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Mark your calendars for another opportunity to donate August 26, 2017at one of our 8 Fixed Site locations! Sponsor code -…

Red Cross gives thanks to community partner Wells Fargo for continued support for preparedness efforts across the country

25 May 20175 Jun 2017

The American Red Cross serving Orange County recently thanked Wells Fargo Bank for their continued support of Red Cross programs to help prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters…

Partner Stories

The Clarion Builds NSX Destined to Raise Money for a Big Cause

17 May 201724 Jul 2017

In October, the Clarion Builds Acura NSX will be headed to Barrett-Jackson’s Las Vegas classic car auction to raise a substantial amount of money for a notable charity. Having built…

Awards

Locals with Extraordinary Courage Honored at Second Annual OC Heroes Luncheon

9 May 20175 Jun 2017

Every day, we’re surrounded by heroes. Ordinary people with extraordinary courage. The American Red Cross Serving Orange County recently honored eleven unsung heroes at its second annual Orange County Heroes…