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World Red Cross Day and World Red Crescent Day
Date When Celebrated: This holiday is always held on May 8
World Red Cross Day remembers and recognizes the efforts of National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies worldwide. According to the Red Cross website, this day recognizes: "Worldwide efforts to advocate for the relief of human suffering, whether from disease, famine, disaster, or war. On May 8, the American Red Cross puts special focus on our programs that keep children healthy and safe around the globe."
The Red Cross provides humanitarian efforts and disaster relief around the world, wherever it is needed. There are millions of Red Cross volunteers.
You can celebrate World Red Cross Day and World Red Crescent Day in a variety of ways:
Thought for the Day: Youth passes, but with a little luck, immaturity can last a lifetime!
History and Origin of World Red Cross Day: World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day dates back to1922. At that time, the Czechoslovakia Red Cross National Society proclaimed a three-day truce at Easter to promote peace. The goal is to recognize one day every year to advocate for the relief of human suffering from disease, and the humanity of seeing a world free from suffering due to war.
May 8th was chosen, as it is the birthday of Henry Dunant, the founder of the Red Cross. Source: American Red Cross website. Ecards Send a free Ecard daily for just about any May calendar holiday, occasion, observance or event. Or, just for the fun of it!
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