My mom is the type of person who gives without thinking. She has participated in blood drives for as long as I can remember, always taking the opportunity to donate …
Month: June 2018
Red Cross Workshops Help Service Members and Their Families Manage Stress
Martha Teater is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist based in Western North Carolina. Originally drawn to the Red Cross as a Disaster Mental Health volunteer following Hurricane Katrina, she …
Confession of a Red Cross employee: I was the #MissingType
Let me tell you a secret. I had never given blood before I began working at the American Red Cross. I was like a lot of people – nobody ever …
Husband Saves His Wife’s Life Using Skills He Learned in Red Cross CPR Training
Many people don’t learn how to perform CPR because they never think they’ll be in a situation where they will have to use it. But this Father’s Day, Luke Benrud …
Remembering Red Cross Service at Scotland WWI Memorial
On May 4, Islay, Scotland commemorated the 100th anniversary of the island’s role in World War I. The first event was a moving commemoration on a cold, windy cliff—the …
Going Swimming this Summer? Look for These 3 Things
As we head out to enjoy the pool, waterpark or waterfront, it’s important to stop and think about safety. It can mean the difference between life and death. There is …