I totally sign up for the mantra “I love New York.” The bright lights, the energy, the smells and sounds, all mixed into a constant hum. I especially love taking …
Month: September 2012
Surfing Report: earthquakes, earrings, automation, and gratification
Big Quakes Signal Change to Earth’s Crust [NPR] Automatic building mapping could help emergency responders [MIT] Like my earrings? [Melissa Hinton]
Connecting with the Red Cross Overseas Association
Chris Walters is a freelance writer/editor. He lives in Arlington, Virginia with his wife and their cat. I can truly say that the Red Cross is in my blood. As …
Little Experts
Elementary and preschool-aged children may not be old enough to receive certification in American Red Cross life-saving classes like CPR and First Aid, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t teach …
Won’t You Be My (Good) Neighbor?
It’s almost here! National “Good Neighbor Day” is September 28th, and I’m gearing up to be a good neighbor in my community.
Drawing for Good: You’re Invited
We’re collaborating with the Noun Project and you to host an Iconathon on World Disaster Risk Reduction Day. You are invited to help create a suite of symbols on the topic …
Be Red Cross Ready
September is National Preparedness Month, which makes it the perfect time to follow through on the three important steps individuals and families should take to be ready – Red Cross …
Tales of the Archivist
Vivian Hayes was part of the Supplemental Recreational Activities Overseas (SRAO) program. Starting in 1965, at the request of military authorities, the Red Cross sent teams of young, female college …
Thanks, Donors!
Yesterday, we held the Day of Remembrance Blood Drive in Fenway Park. Our CEO, Gail McGovern, blogged about it here. All across the country, people walked in to blood drive …