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Month: August 2015

Katrina Volunteers – 10 Years Later

by Jordan Scott August 27, 2015August 28, 2015

Ten years ago this week, Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, fast becoming one of the most devastating natural disasters in U.S. history and triggering a nationwide disaster relief effort of …

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Digital Art Expo: Kids Weigh in on Swimming and Lifeguarding

by Sam Roth August 27, 2015August 31, 2015

We asked kids in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade why they thought swim lessons and lifeguard training are important. Check out how the kids showed their support and enthusiasm for …

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Why Blood Donors Are My Heroes

by Sarah Layton August 25, 2015August 24, 2015

Post written by Joey Hoffman, mother of a blood recipient. On February 8, 2003, my daughter, Daisy, received her first blood transfusion immediately after birth. It helped save her life …

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International

Moving forward in Carrefour-Feuilles, Haiti

by Jenelle Eli August 21, 2015August 18, 2015

This post was written by Michael de Vulpillieres, a member of the communications team at the American Red Cross Greater NY Region chapter. This past June, Michael traveled to Port-au-Prince …

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If I can give blood, so can you.

by Beth Pullias August 19, 2015August 18, 2015

Originally written by Vivi Engen, American Red Cross Intern, Minneapolis, Minnesota. You can find the original story here.  Help prevent a seasonal blood supply shortage: A seasonal blood donation decline …

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Ten Years Later – Share Your Volunteer Experiences

by Jordan Scott August 18, 2015August 18, 2015

This month marks ten years since Hurricane Katrina made landfall in the Gulf Coast, launching an unprecedented disaster relief effort which stretched across the entire country. For many current Red …

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Health & Safety

Centennial Campaign: Year 2 Swimmers Diving In

by Sarah Layton August 18, 2015

Post by Connie Harvey, Director of the Red Cross Centennial Initiative I’m so proud of the Red Cross for honoring the organization’s 100-year history of teaching lifesaving and water safety in …

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First Person Perspective – Red Cross Response in Saipan

by Jordan Scott August 15, 2015

The following was written by Julie Bradley of the American Red Cross Grand Canyon Chapter. She has been a volunteer with the Red Cross International Response roster since 2010. She has …

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A College Preparation How-To, By a Red Cross Intern

by Sam Roth August 13, 2015August 10, 2015

I recently had the realization that this fall, I’ll be a junior at James Madison University. And with that realization was an onset of panic. Going into my third year …

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Safety Quiz: Are You Prepared for Your Next Vacation?

by Sam Roth August 11, 2015September 8, 2016

With less than a month left of summer, many families are getting ready to take one final vacation. Staying in a hotel on vacation can bring a lot of added …

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