Tyler, a 15-year-old wrestler, is proof of the difference donated blood and platelets make every day. Here’s how a timely donation helped this high school wrestler get back on the …
Month: January 2014
Empowering Generation Prepared
From Lisa Matheson, Disaster Public Affairs Volunteer, Georgia Three Rivers Chapter The “Boss Bots” is a team of nine students from Carrollton Middle School, in Carrollton, Georgia who competed in …
How To: Survive a (yet another) Snow Day
This post came to us from two Red Crossers. Anne Marie Borrego (AMB in this story) from DC and Carrie Carlson-Guest (CCG) from Minnesota School is out yet again, and …
The Top 5 Things to Do When A Winter Storm is Approaching
By: Dominick Tolli, VP Preparedness Health and Safety Services, American Red Cross When a winter storm is on the way your first inclination might be to get to the store …
HOW TO: Use the Pet First Aid App (and Scare Your Human Mom at the Same Time)
Narrated by: Joe Willie Gamble My name is Joe Willie and when I’m not napping, I’m usually causing some sort of trouble, which often entails eating something I shouldn’t. Luckily …
Mobile Clinics in Haiti Help Pregnant Women Stay Healthy
Editor’s note: This post was written by Patrick Robin, a Senior Program Officer for the American Red Cross team carrying out projects in Haiti. Patrick previously lived in Haiti for …
Spotlight: The Ongoing Humanitarian Effort in Syria
Recently, the American Red Cross contributed another $500,000 to the humanitarian relief efforts in Syria. This brings our total contribution thus far up to $1.5 million. Sometimes, you can let …
TNT’s Boston’s Finest Finale Reminds Viewers “What It’s Like to be a Hero”
Tonight, TNT aired the season finale of Boston’s Finest. Viewers from all over the nation tuned in, wrapped in blankets trying to keep warm and forget the frigid weather outside. …
Seven Solid Ways to Stay Safe When the Temperature Drops
Winter has arrived with freezing temperatures and snowstorms in many parts of the nation. Now is the time to ensure you and your family are prepared for the next round …
The Ski Report
Snow Powder Pow Pow Sparkle Stuff Whatever you call it, there’s been a LOT of it – and to go with it, super freezing cold temperatures (that’s a technical term). …