Volunteer Appreciation Week: Carol and Randy Griggs

 “People need to step back from the busyness of life. The busyness is not essential, and they get caught up.” Carol Griggs explained why it is important for people to volunteer. “This is a way to help someone who needs blood. We speak to families who have needed blood and they truly appreciate it.”

Carol and Randy Griggs are a husband-and-wife blood donor ambassador team for the American Red Cross Kentucky Region. Starting in 2019, they continued their volunteer efforts through the COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s a benefit to us because we are out conversing with people and enjoying meeting with them,” said Randy.

Carol and Randy will be married for 54 years this October. The Red Cross Kentucky Region has given them a place to volunteer and give back. “We enjoy the [Red Cross] workers. They are friendly and so appreciative,” said Carol.

In their free time, Carol and Randy enjoy going to church at Southeast Christian. Randy explained that the couple is living in their dream house and loves their family. They have a son and daughter and 5 grandsons.

When asked about why she enjoys volunteering, Carol said “The end result is that blood is going to someone who desperately needs it… This is one way we can repay.”

Thank you to Carol and Randy for your time and effort as blood donor ambassadors! This #VolunteerAppreciationMonth, we will be highlighting some of our amazing volunteers. To find more information about volunteering, visit RedCross.org