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Month: February 2016

Blood, Home Fire, Volunteers

This Leap Year, 3 Ways to Make a Day’s Difference

by American Red Cross February 26, 2016February 29, 2016

Post by American Red Cross intern, Greta Gustafson Every four years, we are granted an extra day at the end of February: Leap Day. For many of us, this extra …

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History

From the Archives – History of the Red Cross in Harlem

by Nicholas Lemesh February 25, 2016September 8, 2016

History of the Red Cross in Harlem  In 1959, the American Red Cross in Greater New York (ARC/GNY) was formed. Red Cross units in the five boroughs were united into …

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Leadership, Podcast

Podcast: Red Cross CEO Shares Advice From Her Career Journey

by American Red Cross February 22, 2016February 22, 2016

Looking for career advice? American Red Cross President and CEO Gail McGovern shares the steps she took from corporate to education to non-profit in this new podcast with career expert …

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Military Support

Charlie, the Kangaroo Hero

by Jordan Scott February 19, 2016February 19, 2016

For many military veterans, the support of therapy animals can be life-changing. For residents at a Salt Lake City veterans home, the same holds true. Though where one may be …

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Blood

What’s Your Superpower?

by Erin Ferris February 18, 2016February 18, 2016

“If you could have any superpower, which one would you choose?” This occasionally-asked hypothetical question prompts a wide variety of answers, from invisibility and unyielding strength to the ability to …

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Blood, Holiday, Home Fire

Valentine’s Day: Love Notes From the Red Cross

by American Red Cross February 12, 2016

As Valentine’s Day approaches, we wanted to share how much you mean to us – and encourage you to pass the love along! Nothing says I love you forever like …

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Volunteers

Red Cross Volunteer Dances for a Cause

by American Red Cross February 9, 2016February 9, 2016

We love sharing stories of our Red Cross volunteers, like Dan Terrio. He is a member of our Club Red Young Professionals group in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and has been a volunteer for …

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Blood

Why Do You Save Lives?

by Erin Ferris February 2, 2016February 2, 2016

I first donated blood as a 17-year-old high school student, motivated more by my desire to skip fifth period European History than to actually make a difference in my community. …

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Blood, History, Leadership, Volunteers

From the Archives – African American Leadership in the Red Cross

by Nicholas Lemesh February 1, 2016September 8, 2016

  African Americans Play Important Leadership Role In Red Cross History From the beginning, African Americans have played an important role in the mission of the American Red Cross. In …

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