What is the difference between Blood Services Regions and the Chapter offices?
For 125 years, Americans have turned to the Red Cross in times of urgent need. The Red Cross is woven into the tapestry of our national history, providing disaster assistance to millions of people, saving countless lives through health and safety training, and assuring the availability of blood and blood products in medical emergencies. The American Red Cross is one Red Cross. Blood Regions and Chapter work closely to meet the needs of the communities. Back to Top Why are symbols other than a red cross used by other National Societies within the Movement? Although the red cross is not a religious symbol, some societies view it as such. The symbol of the red crescent is used instead of the red cross by societies in most Islamic countries; and the Magen David Adom, or Red Shield of David, is used in Israel.
