Our thoughts and support are with Haiti. We have pledged an initial $2oo,ooo and are accepting donations to the International Response Fund.
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After college, Andrew wanted to make a difference for men and women serving abroad. He ended up working with the American Red Cross in Iraq, helping members of the armed forces by delivering Red Cross messages. Note that this episode is a co-production with 52ways.org. >> Listen Now >> Episodes 1-17 of Cross the Globe [...]
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A few links we’ve found interesting today: Cold weekend a dress rehearsal for Red Cross trainees [Who's in the kitchen with the Red Cross? Volunteers! Find out exactly what goes into feeding hundreds of shelter residents] Disaster victims could benefit from public’s health [Very nice op-ed in the Tennessean] 8 Fires in 60 Hours [We've [...]
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January is National Blood Donor Month. Set your DVRs On January 12, the American Red Cross is scheduled to be part of The Early Show on CBS in honor of National Blood Donor Month. More than 30 volunteers will join us live outside the studio to encourage people to donate blood through the Red Cross [...]
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Happy National Influenza Vaccination Week! Don’t worry, the action items for this week are easier to do than it is to say!
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Our Chief Nurse Sharon Stanley will be answering any questions you have about H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccinations. She’ll be available for this live online chat right here on our blog.
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Volunteering for the Red Cross is an unpredictable adventure. Best of luck to both teams! We’re hoping you stay safe and warm.
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With most of the United States experiencing a prolongued period of way below average temperatures, our friends in the UK are deeply covered in snow.
>> Check out the British Red Cross’s diary of battling the snow
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Welcome to the Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up, in which we consolidate the international Red Cross and Red Crescent news into one list of bite-sized links for you.
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… so important we want you to know how. CPR. It’s never too early to be prepared. Check out all these babies saving their dolls’ lives! Are you trained? Our chapters offer courses to learn how to give infant and child CPR and much more. >> Real life kids saving kids story Baby CPR from [...]
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