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Recognizing Red Cross Month

Floor Speech

Date: March 4, 2025
Location: Washington, DC

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Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize March as national Red Cross Month.

Since its founding in 1881, the Red Cross has played a vital role in supporting our communities by providing disaster relief, emergency assistance, and critical health services.

One of the Red Cross' most essential initiatives is its nationwide blood donation program. Today, this program remains a cornerstone of public health, supplying more than 40 percent of the Nation's blood products, yet the need for donation remains urgent.

Every 2 seconds, someone in the United States requires a blood transfusion. However, less than 38 percent of the population is eligible to donate, and only 3 percent of those eligible give blood annually. The critical need for blood and the lifesaving potential that comes with a donation cannot be overstated.

Mr. Speaker, I encourage all healthy Americans to consider giving blood or plasma. A single act of generosity can make all the difference for someone in need.

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