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Month: July 2017

Blood

How Blood and Platelet Donations Helped Arthur Battle Leukemia

by American Red Cross July 31, 2017July 28, 2017

The Red Cross has an Emergency Need for Blood and Platelets – Donations that are Crucial for Patients like Arthur  “The second time I went through a blood transfusion, the …

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Health & Safety

Five Ways to Celebrate Social Wellness with the Red Cross

by Taylor Carlington July 27, 2017July 27, 2017

The American Red Cross has helped to provide relief to people all over the country and the world for over a century. We know that mental and social wellness are …

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Disaster, Home Fire

When the Unexpected Happens: Bill and Norma’s Red Cross Story

by American Red Cross July 20, 2017July 20, 2017

Editor’s note: A version of this story originally appeared on the Red Cross National Capital Region blog. Story by Mallory Rabon.  How quickly an ordinary day can turn upside down. …

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Blood, Fun

Red Cross Myth Busters: Tattoos and Blood Donation

by American Red Cross July 16, 2017March 11, 2022

By April Oppliger, American Red Cross Drew Thomas began giving blood when he was in college, but when he started getting tattoos, he assumed he could no longer give. That’s …

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Fun, Health & Safety

22 Safety Tips for Your First Apartment

by Taylor Carlington July 11, 2017July 11, 2017

At the beginning of the summer, I moved into my very first apartment. While it was exciting, it was also really nerve-wracking to move to a brand new city with a …

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History, Military Support

A Letter Home From Vietnam with Help from Red Cross

by American Red Cross July 10, 2017July 10, 2017

Editor’s note: This blog post originally appeared on the Colorado Red Cross blog. Story by Autumn Velez & photos provided by George Autobee. Imagine being eighteen years old – you have just …

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After a five-alarm fire tore through the sixth floor of a 112-unit apartment complex in Elmhurst, Queens, Red Cross volunteers immediately responded to provide emergency relief to more than 300 affected residents including Kevin Rojas and his mother.
Disaster, Home Fire

Finding Strength and Resilience After Queens Fire

by American Red Cross July 6, 2017July 6, 2017

Editor’s Note: This post originally appeared on the Red Cross of Greater New York blog. Story by Kylie Davidson. On April 11, 2017, Kevin Rojas was picking up his girlfriend …

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Fun, International

8 Tips to Remember When Traveling Abroad

by Jenelle Eli July 5, 2017July 6, 2017

Did you know that July is the most popular month for Americans to travel internationally? If past years are any indication, millions of U.S. citizens will set off on a …

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