Last night I had the honor of attending the Joplin High School graduation, one year after the horrific tornado that tore through this town destroying homes and taking lives. President Obama spoke at the graduation, and we cheered on the new graduates, celebrated the town’s recovery, but also remembered the lives that were lost. As [...]
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Clara Barton shows up in the Magic Tree House book “Civil War on Sunday”.
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Obviously, we’re complimentary groups of people: The Red Cross is well-known because we help people prepare for and respond to emergencies, and, well, a zombie apocalypse is something to be prepared for.
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In April I had the amazing opportunity to travel to Eilat, Israel in support of the Logistics, Relief and Shelter training hosted by the Magen David Adom (MDA) and the Jordan Red Crescent (JRC)
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Did you know that Henry Dunant founded the Red Cross Red Crescent network when he was only 31? Today, on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, we celebrate his birthday and the important work of the organization around the world.
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I recently did a “run” with about 20,000 of my closest friends. Basically, a pleasant jaunt turned into a 15 mile survival strategy.
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A few items from around the Web that we’re currently watching…. A nice, artsy piece An interesting bit about blood… And something about getting chased by a bear…
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Recent reports are all indicating that the answer is yes, tornado alley is longer just a narrow strip in the plains states. Be prepared for this weekend’s severe weather.
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When one hears the nickname “Angel of the Battlefield” they (should) immediately think of Clara Barton. However, in last week’s episode of “Community” it wasn’t Clara Barton that came to the rescue of dozens of slightly injured community college students…
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I can’t be there, and the only peace I find is that which comes from knowing that the best of the best – Red Cross disaster volunteers – are there in my place.
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