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The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families.

The American Red Cross helps vulnerable people around the world to prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters, armed conflicts and life- threatening health conditions. The American Red Cross accomplishes these goals by working within the global Red Cross and Red Crescent network.

The Red Cross, born of a desire to bring assistance without discrimination to the wounded on the battlefield, endeavors—in its international and national capacity—to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found. Its purpose is to protect life and health and to ensure respect for the human being.

Its purpose is to protect life and health and to ensure respect for the human being. It promotes mutual understanding, friendship, cooperation and lasting peace amongst all peoples.

The Red Cross is not a religious symbol: due to our Swiss roots, it's actually the reverse of the Swiss flag. However, some National Societies use red crescent or red crystal symbols to avoid negative religious connotations, ensuring it represents protection for all.

Providing relief to disaster survivors. Educating the public about how to prevent the spread of disease. Helping communities prepare for emergencies, including providing first aid training. Reconnecting families separated by disasters and conflict in coordination with the ICRC.

The transfusable components that can be derived from donated blood are red cells, platelets, plasma, cryoprecipitated AHF (cryo), and granulocytes. An additional component, white cells, is often removed from donated blood before transfusion.

American Red Cross Biomedical Services operates as a non-profit organization. The Company offers disaster relief, supporting americas military families, health and safety training, education, and blood donation services.