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The American Red Cross is an emergency response organization. It was founded in 1881 by a visionary leader (Clara Barton). The Red Cross offers services to all different people that are affected by natural disasters. In addition to disaster relief, the Red Cross is dedicated to community service, in which volunteers help the needy, support and comfort for milatary members and their families, collecting and distributing lifesaving blood transactions, educational programs for health and safety, and international relief and development programs. Four million people gave blood through the Red Cross. Therefore, the red cross is the largest supplier of blood and blood products in the United States.

The Red Cross helps thousands of U.S. service members stay in contact with their families while they are separated. As part of the International Red Cross, a global network of 186 national societies helps restore hope into people all over the world. An average of 92 cents for every dollar spent by the Red Cross is invested in humanitarian services and programs. The Red Cross is not a government agency and therefore it relies on donation of time, money, and volunteers to stay in business. This relates to the globalization theme because it is an organization that was created to help people all over the world.