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Help Now: Billy Bob Thornton on Red Cross Disaster Relief

Posted on July 29th, 2010 by Gloria Huang

We’re always grateful for support from celebrities such as Billy Bob Thornton. Check out the PSA below, in which he recounts the flash flood in Arkansas a couple months ago that caused 20 fatalities.

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Weekly Worldwide Wrap-Up

Posted on July 28th, 2010 by Robin Parker

Welcome to the Weekly Worldwide Wrap-Up, in which we consolidate the international Red Cross and Red Crescent news into one list of bite-sized links for you. It’s a non-comprehensive sampling of the larger and/or more intriguing aspects of our global work… PAKISTAN: The ICRC is providing training in first aid for journalists from Pakistan working in [...]

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ONE Campaign

Posted on July 27th, 2010 by Gloria Huang

You can help Haiti by joining the ONE Campaign in calling on Congress to release funds for reconstruction. Sign the petition!

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What We’re Reading

Posted on July 26th, 2010 by Wendy Harman

Your American Red Cross had a busy weekend responding to your neighbors all over the country. Stay tuned to the Disaster Online Newsroom for info about our responses.

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Red, White & Vroom

Posted on July 26th, 2010 by Wendy Harman

Our friends at Red Cross Racing want to make sure you know that you can win a 2011 Ford Fiesta by entering the Red, White and Vroom Sweepstakes.

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Jalen’s Visit Ends

Posted on July 22nd, 2010 by Jalen Chow

Unfortunately today is my last day to learn about the Red Cross. I have has a great week and am really glad I made this trip! Luckily today I was able to meet the head of the Pakistani Red Crescent who was visiting

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Weekly Worldwide Wrap-Up

Posted on July 21st, 2010 by Robin Parker

Welcome to the Weekly Worldwide Wrap-Up, in which we consolidate the international Red Cross and Red Crescent news into one list of bite-sized links for you. It’s a non-comprehensive sampling of the larger and/or more intriguing aspects of our global work… UKRAINE: Visiting nurses make the difference in a program assisting the elderly and people [...]

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