Emmi S. Herman is a writer and children’s book author who lives in Searingtown, New York. She wrote this piece in response to American Red Cross President and CEO Gail McGovern’s …
Month: February 2015
Five Tips to Avoid Common Winter Injuries
Tips in this blog post are originally from Andrew MacPherson, MD Member, American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council Are you hitting the slopes this weekend? A dedicated runner? An all-around …
Our Home Fires Preparedness Campaign is expanding…to Kenya
By Abi Weaver, Global Technology Project Director, American Red Cross Last weekend, volunteers in Omaha walked door-to-door, helping families install and test smoke alarms as part of the American Red …
Puppy Preparedness: 9 Tips to Keep Your Pets Warm and Safe This Winter
A version of this was originally written by Matthew Hurst, the American Red Cross Greater NY Region blog Raise your hand if you knew last Friday was Love Your Pet …
Measles Vaccinations: Saving Millions of Lives Worldwide
By Gail McGovern, President and CEO the American Red Cross The unfolding outbreak of measles across the country has focused attention on whether parents should get their children vaccinated against …
Gene Welsch’s Story: A Smoke Detector Save
Home fire survivors come in all shapes and sizes. From families like the Smiths, who were saved when 5-year-old Matthew heard a smoke detector, to Gene Welsch, a 72-year-old in …
Tips for Bitterly Cold Temps and Winter Storms
As many of us face a bitterly cold weekend, take some time to make sure you, your home, your neighbors and your pets are all taken care of as winter …
Clarence Barton’s Funny Valentine, Part II
Heads up, it’s Valentine’s Day! You might be: Showering your significant other with chocolates and flowers. Curling up on the couch with your gal pal watching Love Actually. Hugh Grant’s …
Argi Raises More Than $1.9 Million
Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of World of Warcraft players around the world who purchased the Argi pet, we’ve raised a total of more than 1.9 million USD to support …
What’s in Your Car?: A Winter Emergency Kit Review
Growing up in Georgia, the occasional snow/ice storm was a treat. It meant no school and time to play outside, sit inside and catch up on movies and TV shows …