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Month: May 2015

History, Volunteers

Red Cross Volunteers – From the Archives

by Nicholas Lemesh May 14, 2015April 10, 2016

American Red Cross service delivery began on a very small scale, with one female volunteer. Clara Barton’s passion inspired others to join her in meeting the needs of fellow Americans …

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Health & Safety, History

National Nurses Week – From the Red Cross Archives

by Nicholas Lemesh May 13, 2015December 1, 2017

National Nurses Week celebrates nurses and their role in society. Nurses Week begins each year on May 6 and ends May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. Nightingale, a nurse who treated wounded …

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Disaster, International

Blown Away: A Volunteer Story from Nepal

by American Red Cross May 12, 2015February 23, 2017

By Glen and Julie Bradley, American Red Cross IT/Telecoms disaster volunteers currently in Nepal My little yellow tent sailed off the cliff where I had slept the night before.  I …

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Schedule a Donation and Get Your (Digital) Swag Starting Today!

by American Red Cross May 12, 2015February 23, 2017

One day can change a person’s life in a way they didn’t expect, in a way that left them feeling helpless. People like Kathy in Derby, Kansas, whose family survived …

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Blood

Moms Give Thanks for Blood Donors: “I’m So Lucky”

by Sarah Layton May 9, 2015May 8, 2015

This Mother’s Day, two women share their heartfelt thanks for blood donors who saved their lives. Noelle Gardner In June 1994, when she was 28 years old, Noelle Gardner hemorrhaged …

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Disaster, International, Volunteers

Connecting Nepal: A Report from IT/Telecoms Volunteers

by American Red Cross May 7, 2015February 23, 2017

Written by Julie Bradley, IT/Telecommunications volunteer with the American Red Cross Emergency Relief Unit in Nepal When the dogs wake you up at night with frantic barking, it might be time …

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Disaster, International

Three Lessons for Nepal From Haiti (The Huffington Post)

by Beth Pullias May 6, 2015May 6, 2015

David Meltzer, Chief International Officer of the American Red Cross, penned an article for the Huffington Post this week with vivid stories and important lessons from his many trips to …

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Blood

Brian Boyle Beats the Odds: C&O Canal 100 Mile Ultramarathon

by American Red Cross May 6, 2015February 23, 2017

Post by Steve Mavica, External Communications Manager, Greater Chesapeake and Potomac Blood Services Region Author, American Red Cross blood recipient and national volunteer spokesman Brian Boyle continued his miraculous comeback from …

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Disaster, International

When Disasters Strike, Cash Is Best

by Niki Clark May 4, 2015May 1, 2015

When disasters strike, the first thing people want to know is “How can I help?” As a Red Crosser working in international communications, one of the most rewarding parts of …

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Disaster, International

A Red Cross Insider Look: Tweets From Nepal

by Beth Pullias May 1, 2015May 1, 2015

Many of you are wondering what the Red Cross is doing in Nepal after the earthquake. Today, we created a new way to see what’s happening on the ground. Field …

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