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Month: October 2018

Red Cross volunteer Shanda Scott (left), poses with Jessica Manson (far right) and her children Dominique and Kaitlyn. Jessica and her family are caring for local animals in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael
Disaster

Red Cross Volunteers Helping Pets After Hurricane Michael

by Julie Dangle, Red Cross Volunteer, and Lenny Jenik, Florida Reunification Lead October 30, 2018

Two Cats Find a New Home American Red Cross disaster responders are humanitarians, but their compassion isn’t limited to humans. Volunteer Shanda Scott was assessing the damage to homes in the North Springfield neighborhood of Panama …

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Cartoonists standing holding a blood drive sign.
Blood

Cartoonists Draw Blood: A Treat for Patients in Need

by American Red Cross October 29, 2018October 29, 2018

This October the Cartoonists Draw Blood have partnered with the American Red Cross again to host a blood drive in Washington, D.C. The organization, founded in 2013, has found a …

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Trista Summers pictured with her five children and Red Cross volunteer Romanita Santiago at the New Covenant Church in Thomasville, GA.
Disaster

Red Cross Helps Family of Seven in Georgia after Hurricane Michael

by Ashley Henyan, Regional Communications Manager, American Red Cross Georgia Region October 26, 2018

In early October 2018, the Summers Family packed up their life in Lancaster, OH, and moved to Georgia—to make a fresh start. Lloyd Summers had landed a job near Thomasville, …

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Disaster

‘We’re Still on Our Honeymoon’: Follow this Couple’s Volunteer Journey to Hurricane Florence

by Victoria Ward October 24, 2018March 19, 2019

After Hurricane Florence made landfall in the Carolinas on September 14, thousands of Red Cross disaster workers and volunteers left their family and friends to help those affected. Two of …

Read More "‘We’re Still on Our Honeymoon’: Follow this Couple’s Volunteer Journey to Hurricane Florence"
Blood

Hosting Blood Drives to Help Hospital Patients

by American Red Cross October 22, 2018October 22, 2018

The season of giving is just around the corner, but for patients who depend on lifesaving blood donations, it is vital that people roll up a sleeve and give blood …

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A photo of a damaged home after a hurricane.
Blood, Disaster

How Disasters Affect the Blood Supply for Patients in Need

by American Red Cross October 17, 2018October 29, 2018

When people hear there is a need for blood following a disaster, many think of disaster victims and serious injuries. Yet, hurricanes like that we recently experienced with Hurricane Michael …

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4) Celena in Chicago on an ERV with one of our Disaster response teams.
Red Cross Life

Hispanic Heritage Month: Meet Celena Roldan

by American Red Cross October 16, 2018October 16, 2018

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re highlighting Hispanic men and women who play a pivotal role in helping the American Red Cross accomplish its humanitarian mission every day. This week, we’d …

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Disaster

Hurricane Michael: Your Top Questions Answered

by American Red Cross October 12, 2018October 16, 2018

Hurricane Michael, noted as one of the strongest storms to hit the U.S. since 1969, made landfall off the coast of Northern Florida on Wednesday, October 10. Since then, people …

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Mariana sitting at her desk working on the computer.
Red Cross Life, Volunteers

Hispanic Heritage Month: Meet Mariana Arredondo

by American Red Cross October 11, 2018October 12, 2018

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re highlighting Hispanic men and women who play a pivotal role in helping the American Red Cross accomplish its humanitarian mission every day. This week, we’d …

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A Red Cross volunteer hugging a disaster victim.
Disaster, Red Cross Life

Disaster Mental Health: Supporting Communities in Their Time of Need

by American Red Cross October 10, 2018October 10, 2018

Disasters can cause significant stress to people of all ages. That’s why we provide emotional support to those affected by disasters big and small. We believe that everyone is entitled …

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