When I learned how to do CPR in my Red Cross life guarding course, we were taught to use ‘Stayin’ Alive’ by the Bee Gees to keep rhythm. Stayin’ Alive …
Month: July 2013
Four Absolutes Disproved at Walter Reed
This post was written by Erin Sikorski, who has spent the summer in DC, working as a communications intern for the Service to the Armed Forces department. Erin is a …
Rubble Removal Project in Haiti
This post is written by Jana Sweeny. When I arrived in Haiti six weeks after the January 2010 earthquake I was astounded by the amount of debris. Everywhere I looked …
The Power of Saving a Life with Red Cross Training
This post is courtesy of Barbara Behling of the Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter of the American Red Cross. Each year, thousands of young adults have their first ‘real job’ as a lifeguard …
How to Become the Royal Babysitter
Question: have you turned on a radio, computer, phone or television today? Answer: this is a blog so obviously you have. Good, that means you have heard that the Duchess …
Heat Wave Safety Tips
This week’s heat wave is heating up (pun intended) to be brutal. Make sure that you and your family stay safe by following these tips from the Red Cross: 1. …
Some Beats to Beat the Heat
Update: when you walked outside the liquid that started dripping down your face is not water, it’s sweat. And no, it’s not just you, it is really that hot outside. …
Tips For Staying Cool From the Hottest Race in the U.S.
Today marks the beginning of the 36th running of the Badwater Ultra Marathon. For those of you who have not heard about this very small, very elite race, let me …
Lights in the Dark in Haiti
Editor’s note: Today is the 3.5 year anniversary of the Haiti earthquake. To find the latest updates from Haiti, please visit this link. November 2012: Claudy Jean Louis (left) and …
Live-Tweeting the #Sharknado Premiere with a Red Cross Twist
Update 7.12: Thanks to everyone who joined in last night! I’ve collected some of the best tweets from the night and embedded them below. Have you ever come across a …