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Month: October 2019

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Red Cross Life

Disability Employment Awareness Month: Meet Michael Wojcik

by American Red Cross October 30, 2019

Michael Wojcik is Chief Development Officer for the American Red Cross of Massachusetts. He is a 16-year veteran of the organization. Michael is also legally blind. During Disability Employment Awareness …

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Blood

Helping the Red Cross is in Kendra Young’s Blood

by American Red Cross October 28, 2019

Supporting American Red Cross blood donation services is in Kendra Young’s blood. The Issaquah High School student recently organized a blood drive at her school. Twenty-three pints of blood were …

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International

Youth Action Campaign: Making a Global Impact in High School

by American Red Cross October 23, 2019October 23, 2019

Evan Edler is a 16-year-old Red Cross volunteer from Massachusetts, who spent this past year participating in his school’s International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Youth Action Campaign. IHL is a set …

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Disaster, Health & Safety

Five Things You Should Know on World Mental Health Day

by Karen Koski-Miller, American Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Senior Associate October 10, 2019October 10, 2019

Karen Koski-Miller is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the Disaster Mental Health Senior Associate for the American Red Cross. In her role, she manages the Disaster Mental Health program …

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Home Fire

“If it wasn’t for the smoke alarms, my son would’ve never got out.”

by American Red Cross October 9, 2019October 8, 2019

Originally published on the Red Cross Western and Central New York blog.  “The fire was very devastating. We lost pretty much everything,” Margaret Phillips said of the fire that ripped …

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Ames Davis holding her grandfather's original Red Cross Lifesaving Award and his updated award.
Health & Safety

Ames Davis’ Story: Carrying on Her Grandfather’s Red Cross Legacy

by Alyssa Kinney, Red Cross Training Services Social Media and Content Associate Manager October 8, 2019October 8, 2019

Ames Davis has always had a passion for the American Red Cross and joined the organization three years ago as Executive Director of the Red Cross El Paso and Southern …

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Rosemarie Valdez smiling in front of a Red Cross photo.
Red Cross Life

Hispanic Heritage Month: Meet Rosemarie Valdez

by American Red Cross October 2, 2019

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

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