March is Red Cross Month: Honoring Humanitarian Heroes

The tradition of Red Cross Month began in March 1943 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued the first national proclamation. The American Red Cross of the U.S. Virgin is celebrating the month-long observance, which recognizes generation after generation of compassionate individuals who have come together to deliver its humanitarian mission, the agency announced.

“The month of March is a special time — we are fortunate to celebrate both Red Cross Month and Virgin Islands History Month simultaneously,” says Tina Beazer, executive director. “We are proud to honor each and every volunteer who has served with a heart for humanitarian service in our island community.”

American Red Cross History in the Islands

With more than a century of compassionate service, the Red Cross traces its local history back to 1904, when the islands were still under the rule of Denmark, according to the press release.