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 …
Month: May 2015
National Nurses Week – From the Red Cross Archives
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 …
Blown Away: A Volunteer Story from Nepal
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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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 …
Moms Give Thanks for Blood Donors: “I’m So Lucky”
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 …
Connecting Nepal: A Report from IT/Telecoms Volunteers
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 …
Three Lessons for Nepal From Haiti (The Huffington Post)
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 …
Brian Boyle Beats the Odds: C&O Canal 100 Mile Ultramarathon
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 …
When Disasters Strike, Cash Is Best
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 …
A Red Cross Insider Look: Tweets From Nepal
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 …