During National Volunteer Month, the luckywin is celebrating community heroes whose daily support and hard work embody the organization鈥檚 lifesaving mission to help people in need.

In 2024, from coast to coast, more than 300,000 individuals nationwide volunteered their time to the Red Cross, and we recognize and thank them for their support.

RECOGNIZING EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE听听From April 8-25, the region has hosting appreciation events in each of its Chapters and the USVI territory to show gratitude for volunteer contributions. Please help us congratulate these members of our Red Cross family who have given the best of themselves to help others!
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Southwest Florida Chapter event held April 8:
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• Rookie of the Year 鈥撎齌roy Westfall
• Special Citation for Exceptional Volunteer Service 鈥撎齋W FL Logistics Team
• Volunteer Spirit 鈥撎齅onty Messersmith

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Greater Orlando Chapter event held April 15:
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• Rookie of the Year 鈥撎鼼abriella Bonilla
• Special Citation for Exceptional Volunteer Service 鈥撎齋teve and Debbie Batchelor
• Volunteer Spirit 鈥撎鼳lan Auble

Space Coast Chapter event held April 17:
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• Rookie of the Year 鈥撎鼳my Poole
• Special Citation for Exceptional Volunteer Service 鈥撎齃ydia Banks
• Volunteer Spirit 鈥撎齅ark Chaney

Mid-Florida Chapter event held April 22:
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• Rookie of the Year 鈥撎鼳my Poole
• Special Citation for Exceptional Volunteer Service 鈥撎齃ydia Banks
• Volunteer Spirit 鈥撎齅ark Chaney

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Tampa Bay Chapter event held April 24.
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• Rookie of the Year 鈥撎齊odolfo "Ruddy" Barrios
• Special Citation for Exceptional Volunteer Service 鈥� Nelson Marcano
• Volunteer Spirit 鈥撎鼳llen Fetters

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ONGOING NEED FOR VOLUNTEERS听听This spring, the region is working to 鈥済row鈥澨齣ts volunteer base in advance of hurricane season. Volunteers of all types are needed!听

Just like the people served听by the Red Cross, the organization is proud its volunteers represent a wide听array of cultures, backgrounds, ages, gender identities, lifestyles and听beliefs. Everyone is welcome. Visit听听to get started today.

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