Suffolk Virginia Chapter American Red Cross - helps people prepare for and recover from disasters. We help military families communicate, collect lifesaving blood, and teach health & safety courses. Read Our Annual Report What if a co-worker suddenly stopped breathing and passed out right in front of you? Would you know what to do? Our Health and Safety Programs can teach you the skills you need to save someone’s life. If you got a call at 3AM that your son has been in an accident and urgently needs blood. Wouldn’t you hope someone had already donated blood? Each time you donate blood you give the gift of life. The emergency alert sound has just come over the radio. Good thing it was only a test. Disaster Services can make sure you are prepared when the next disaster strikes. Could you volunteer to help? Your Father passed away in the middle of the night. You want your daughter to know but she's serving overseas. The Armed Forces Emergency Services is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to help military members and their families. Area Blood Drives Comments? Suggestions? redcross @ suffolkredcross . org © Copyright 2005, The American National Red Cross. All Rights Reserved.