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Month: March 2012

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Military Support

Red Cross Reservists: Our First Weeks Serving in the Theater

by Attie Poirier March 29, 2012February 6, 2014

We have had a few major dust storms in the last few days, so that’s something you have to adjust to. It gets in your hair, your nose, down your throat, etc.

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Disaster, Volunteers

The Best of the Best

by Erin Ferris March 29, 2012

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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Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up

by Nate Warren March 28, 2012March 29, 2012

This Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up is courtesy of Scott Waggoner, from Cross Blog: Award-winning Red Cross news and views from Oregon and beyond Welcome to the Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up, in which …

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Health & Safety

The Red Cross’ Self-Help Section

by Kristiana Almeida March 27, 2012September 8, 2016

Self-help: we decided to dig a little deeper into the topic. We want you to improve yourself to be ready for EVERYTHING and ANYTHING at ANY TIME. Here is a list of books that we think will have some great disaster preparedness appeal, as well as some self-help appeal.

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Blood

Eve to Adam Visits the Red Cross

by Wendy Harman March 27, 2012

Rock band Eve to Adam recently visited the Red Cross in Fairfield, NJ to give blood. Thanks, Alex and Guarev

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Disaster, Health & Safety

Too Close to Home

by Erin Ferris March 26, 2012September 8, 2016

I chose to write on this topic today because if I needed a reminder, perhaps others out there need a reminder as well. A reminder to be compassionate and generous – in whatever way is most comfortable and appropriate for you – when the images and stories on the news are about people you’ve never met and places you’ve never lived.

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Leadership

Red Cross Month: Story Time

by Gail J McGovern March 26, 2012

Tears came to my eyes as I read his email. My stepson served in Iraq, and I also lost my father to cancer just before I joined the Red Cross so I could relate to his story on several levels.

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Health & Safety

Katniss’ Preparedness Sponsor

by Kristiana Almeida March 22, 2012September 8, 2016

We decided to be Katniss’ “Preparedness Sponsor” and would provide her with the following items to be prepared for staying in the arena for multiple nights in unpredictable conditions.

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International

Known for Innovation, Seattle Welcomes IHL Exploration

by Attie Poirier March 21, 2012March 21, 2012

In a bustling convention center amidst more than 4,100 independent school leaders, teachers, best-selling authors, exhibitors and even Bill Gates – there was me. I’m Kathryn Bluher, the AmeriCorps Communications …

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International

Welcome to the Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up

by Nate Warren March 21, 2012March 23, 2012

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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