SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has gifted over $5 million to the American Red Cross, according to a press release from the American Red Cross of Utah.

Every year, the Church provides a sizeable donation to the American Red Cross. This year's gift will be used to provide new equipment for blood donation programs, fund sickle cell disease treatment programs, and other critical efforts being performed by the Red Cross.

“The Church’s donation will support Red Cross efforts and initiatives in Utah and across the country,” Heidi Ruster, Chief Executive Officer of the American Red Cross Utah/Nevada Region, states in the press release. “But this partnership goes far beyond funding. It’s a testament to our shared dedication to serving and supporting those

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