Happy New Year’s Eve!

Are you looking forward to 2009?

Before we hop into the new year, we thought we’d take a look back at your 10 favorite posts from this year (the ones you clicked on the most).

Here’s to you and your part in creating many more good stories in the coming 365 days. Thanks for being great in 08.

1. Do You Know a Kid Making a Difference?
   MTV seeks a Red Cross youth volunteer to profile
2. Don’t Donate
   Red Cross National Youth Council members make a video a la the popular Don’t Vote campaign video.
3. China Earthquake Update: New President Gail McGovern Visits Affected Region
   Gail McGovern describes her experiences at the scene of the China Earthquake just days into her presidency.
4. How Does Social Media Keep You Prepared for Emergencies?
   Our good friends John Solomon and David Stephenson are always beating the pavement about ways the average person can use the technology tools they already have to save themselves in emergency situations.
5. Humor in Disaster
   A Canadian Red Crosser is deployed to the Hurricane Ike response. This post describes how he got through the tough times.
6. Dracula Visits Red Cross
   A budding film student created this highly entertaining scenario where Dracula visits a Red Cross blood drive.
7. If the Red Cross Had a Halloween Costume
   Claire Johnson says we’re proud to be vampires on Halloween, collecting blood and saving lives one pint at a time.
8. Join our Roadblock Tomorrow
   In September we asked you all to help us raise awareness for the Campaign for Disaster Relief by showing your support online on Friday, September 19th. Thank you!
9. In the Halfway House with Minor Toilet Articles
   A short text video that shares a little know quote by Hunter S. Thompson
10. Holiday Mail for Heroes – The First Cards Are In
    You all made our Holiday Mail for Heroes a resounding success. Military members and their families all over the world are thanking you for your generous words and encouragement.

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