Valentine’s Day is coming, and it gives us the gift of a unique opportunity to appreciate our loved ones. This time is especially meaningful for the millions of military couples …
Month: January 2014
How to Donate Blood for Newbies and Needle-Haters
I’ve been working at the American Red Cross for nine months and 15 days, and during those nine months and 15 days, I’ve adamantly told myself I’m going to give …
How to WIN the Superbowl
Well, here we are again, SUPERBOWL WEEK is here! The thrill of the gridiron, combined with fairly low temperatures (at least low for this SoCal girl) is going to make …
No More Frozen Pipes — 5 Easy Tips to Follow This Winter
Here’s 5 easy steps to prevent frozen pipes this winter: Keep garage doors closed if there are water supply lines in the garage. Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air …
Meet Jacqueline Rogers — An 8 year old whose courage inspires us all
When 8-year-old Jacqueline Rogers of Billerica, Massachusetts walked into an Red Cross blood drive in Boston recently, she stole the show. That wasn’t an easy thing to do with the …
Preparing for Disasters in Colombia
Editor’s note: Jenelle Eli is on the international communications team at the American Red Cross. She and her team will be blogging from Colombia for the next few weeks. Today …
Sara—the Search and Rescue Dog—and her Game of Fetch
Editor’s note: This post was written by Jana Sweeny, the American Red Cross’s Director of International Communications. Jana and her team are traveling around Colombia this week, visiting communities made …
Youth Preparedness Week
The mission of the American Red Cross is to help people prevent, prepare, and respond to emergencies. A natural assumption is that the organization focuses on helping adults become better …
We Will Be There – Even at 2am
From Anthony Tornetta, Biomedical Services My name is Anthony Tornetta and I am the communications lead in the Penn-Jersey Blood Services Region. On Jan. 16, I rushed my 2½-year-old to …
Youth Preparedness Week!
Children and young adults play an important role in family and community preparedness. When youth are empowered with training and information about preparedness, they help their families and friends become …