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Month: May 2019

Disaster, Preparedness

Having a Plan Helped My Family Stay Safe during the Dayton Tornado

by Sarah Layton, mother from Dayton, OH May 29, 2019May 29, 2019

In that glorious window of time between putting the kids to bed and succumbing to sleep myself, I had planned to do the dishes. After I placed the baby in …

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Volunteer Melissa Peterson giving a presentation.
Red Cross Life, Volunteers

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Meet Michelle Peterson

by American Red Cross May 28, 2019

This Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we’re highlighting men and women who play an important role in helping the American Red Cross fulfill its humanitarian mission every day. This week, …

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Cliff Hu standing in front of a Red Cross emergency response vehicle.
Red Cross Life, Volunteers

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Meet Cliff Hu

by American Red Cross May 21, 2019

This Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we’re highlighting men and women who play an important role in helping the American Red Cross fulfill its humanitarian mission every day. This week, …

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An oil painting of Clara Barton, the American Red Cross founder.
Archives, Clara Barton, Red Cross Life

Celebrating 138 Years of Service

by Gail McGovern, President and CEO of the American Red Cross May 21, 2019November 30, 2021

On May 21, 1881, Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross. Since that day, we’ve worked to embody Clara’s passion and dedication for helping people in their darkest hour in …

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Military Support, Red Cross Life

When Emergencies Call, the Red Cross Answers

by American Red Cross May 17, 2019May 17, 2019

By Heather Fay, American Red Cross, Services to the Armed Forces – Outreach and Education As a military spouse of over 20 years, I liked to think I had always …

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Red Cross Life, Volunteers

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Meet Angela Zeng

by American Red Cross May 14, 2019

This Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we’re highlighting men and women who play an important role in helping the American Red Cross fulfill its humanitarian mission every day. This week, …

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Joanna holding her baby boy.
Blood

Mom Paid it Forward as Blood Donor Years Before Needing Lifesaving Transfusions

by American Red Cross May 10, 2019May 10, 2019

Joanna Suprock received 16 units of blood, 10 units of plasma and four units of platelets.  A mother’s love is often considered to be at the apex of affection and selfless care. When Joanna Suprock shares her pregnancy …

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Archives, History, Volunteers

Mary M.A. Weiss: A Fearless Red Cross Nurse

by Nicholas Lemesh May 9, 2019May 9, 2019

Mary M. A. Weiss, a New York resident, was a fearless woman who twice braved the dangers of World War I as a Red Cross nurse. Weiss documented her experiences …

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Sydney providing care to a patient.
Military Support, Volunteers

National Nurses Week: Meet Nurse Volunteer Sydney Slusser

by Sydney Slusser May 9, 2019

Konnichiwa! My name is Sydney Slusser. I am a Registered Nurse (RN) currently living with my husband and two cats, Emma and Quincy, in Iwakuni, Japan.  I was born in …

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June Maeva with a fellow volunteer.
Red Cross Life, Volunteers

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Meet June Maeva

by American Red Cross May 7, 2019

This Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we’re highlighting men and women who play an important role in helping the American Red Cross fulfill its humanitarian mission every day. This week, …

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