Red Cross Month is a month-long celebration that takes place in March to honor volunteers and encourage others to donate. It is a national tradition that has been recognized by every U.S. president since 1943. It gives those who have donated a chance to shine for their respectable acts. The organization encourages people to donate blood, volunteer, or take CPR or first-aid training during this month so that when the time comes, they can help someone in need.

Mr. Nicholas Nelson, a science teacher at Rancho Cucamonga High School, described how he feels about this national tradition.

“I feel that the Red Cross is an excellent program and extremely important for blood donation. The fact that they have their own month is a good example of how important blood donation is,” Nelson said. Nelson feels grateful for the selfless act of donations by others.

Mr. Jose Marquez, a counselor at Rancho Cucamonga High School, also shared his thoughts on how he perceives donors.

“Some people are not as able to donate blood, others can. I have never felt pressured to donate, so I do the same with others,” Marquez said. “Lately, I have been donating plasma, so while I do that, I can’t donate whole blood. Soon, I’d like to go back to donating whole blood or PowerRed.”

Both explain how important this recognition month is to others and how it can help both sides of the donation.

“Blood donation is incredibly important. Even in 2026, we have no way of synthesizing blood. Anyone could sustain an injury where loss of blood could mean life or death. We should all stop and think, ‘What if it were me’ that needed blood?” Nelson said.

Some people depend on others to help donate to them, and Red Cross Month helps bring these donors together and helps shine light on both sides of the donation. As the community moves forward with unity, hoping to carry the message of Red Cross Month beyond just these 31 days.