LDS Church Donates Over $7 Million to American Red Cross for Blood Services and Disaster Response
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has contributed more than $7 million to the American Red Cross. This significant donation is earmarked to bolster blood collection and disaster response efforts across the United States. Additionally, the Church provided an extra $850,000 to support recovery operations in areas impacted by Super Typhoon Sinlaku in Asia. According to Church leaders, the funds will be utilized to expand vital blood services, enhance disaster response capabilities, and strengthen support for individuals affected by sickle cell disease. Specific allocations include $2.937 million for blood services medical equipment, $2 million for the Red Cross Sickle Cell Initiative, $800,000 for 50 additional Power Red blood collection machines, $710,000 for improvements and expansion of the Red Cross blood laboratory in Murray, and $600,000 for four emergency response vehicles. Presiding Bishop W. Christopher Waddell expressed gratitude for the opportunity to reinforce the American Red Cross'...
