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Month: January 2014

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Blood, Video

Meet Tyler — A Blood Donation Success Story

by Curtis Midkiff January 23, 2014January 24, 2014

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 …

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Health & Safety

Empowering Generation Prepared

by Kristiana Almeida January 22, 2014September 8, 2016

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 …

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Health & Safety

How To: Survive a (yet another) Snow Day

by Kristiana Almeida January 22, 2014September 8, 2016

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 …

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Health & Safety

The Top 5 Things to Do When A Winter Storm is Approaching

by Curtis Midkiff January 21, 2014September 8, 2016

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 …

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Health & Safety

HOW TO: Use the Pet First Aid App (and Scare Your Human Mom at the Same Time)

by Laura Howe January 16, 2014September 8, 2016

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 …

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Health & Safety, International

Mobile Clinics in Haiti Help Pregnant Women Stay Healthy

by Jenelle Eli January 14, 2014January 21, 2014

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 …

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International

Spotlight: The Ongoing Humanitarian Effort in Syria

by Gloria Huang January 13, 2014

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 …

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Blood, Fun

TNT’s Boston’s Finest Finale Reminds Viewers “What It’s Like to be a Hero”

by Jackie Nelson January 7, 2014September 8, 2016

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.  …

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Health & Safety

Seven Solid Ways to Stay Safe When the Temperature Drops

by Curtis Midkiff January 7, 2014September 8, 2016

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 …

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The Ski Report

by Kristiana Almeida January 6, 2014January 6, 2014

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). …

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