What Does the Red Cross Do?

May 8th is World Red Cross Day. Let’s look at what the Red Cross does.

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The Red Cross helps people in times of need. Sometimes, people need help after a flood or hurricane. The Red Cross brings food and medicine.

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May 8th is World Red Cross Day. Let’s look at what the Red Cross does.

CPR

The Red Cross helps people stay healthy. The Red Cross teaches classes on health and safety.

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The Red Cross helps people stay healthy. The Red Cross teaches classes on health and safety.

American Red Cross Volunteers

The Red Cross helps people around the world. Sometimes, people in a different country need help after a disaster. The Red Cross brings them supplies.

What Do You Think? How can you help other people?

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