Traditions are a big part of this time of year. While the Red Cross is 126 years old and full of them, this little blog hasn’t been around long enough to create too many of its own yet. I tend to think traditions become meaningful because of the nuances and quirks of our customs. It’s [...]
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We’re approaching the third anniversary of the Tsunami. As we remember those impacted, please check out this spectacular photo project spearheaded by my friend and colleague Eric Porterfield (Intl Communications guru for the American Red Cross) From Eric: While riding my grey and green striped bike through DC traffic this past summer an idea flashed before [...]
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Serious weather has been hitting much of the country this last week, forcing many families to seek warmth and electricity in a Red Cross shelter. Below you’ll find a couple of bloggers who shared their experiences of making the best out of difficult situations. From PhatBoyG, who was pleasantly surprised by the comforts and wifi [...]
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The Northwest Flooding disaster blog is now up and running.
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Some of my coworkers think I’m a little nuts for creating it, but this Pet First Aid Flickr photo pool has been pure fun for me, the Health & Safety team, and hopefully for all the pet owners who participated! Having fun while connecting with your community is what social media is all about. The [...]
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In one of my first days here, my supervisor explained to me, “You know, the great thing about the Red Cross is that there is no Red Cross. It’s made up of communities that help one another in times of need.” I think that outlook is particularly important to remember in light of our President and [...]
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