The Red Cross not only works to support those who have experienced disasters, but also encourages everyone to feel empowered to help their communities through training and certification courses. From …
Why a Retired Army Reserve Colonel Became a Red Cross Volunteer
The road to the American Red Cross for Col. Clara Moses started in 2017. As a surgical nurse, Clara was in Fort Gordon, Georgia, preparing for deployment when she received …
10 Years After Surviving Cardiac Arrest: Jessie and Bradley’s Story
In July 2009, Jessie and Bradley were only two weeks away from their wedding date and were expecting their first child. Both Jessie and Bradley had served in the U.S. …
After the Storm: One Aid Worker’s Month in Mozambique
The thunder of a small biplane has just roared overhead as I look out the window. A sound that never phased me before my most recent disaster deployment, it now …
CPR & AED Awareness Week: Q&A with Dr. Markenson
David Markenson, MD, serves as the Chief Medical Officer for the Red Cross Training Services Division. In his 25 years as a physician, he’s seen how CPR and AEDs can …