This National Volunteer Week, the Red Cross is grateful for the work and support of our volunteers. Nationally, the Red Cross has more than 300,000 volunteers, over 90 percent of …
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Five Years after the Boston Marathon Bombings: Giving Back through Blood Donation
As a law enforcement officer and paramedic for many years, I knew the importance of blood donations and emergency medical training. However, I was not a regular blood donor. Witnessing …
Celebrating the Month of the Military Child: Q&A with Antoinette Williams
April is the Month of the Military Child, a time when we honor the youngest members of military families for the sacrifices they make every day. This is especially important …
Wacky Weather Terms with The Weather Channel’s Tom Niziol
Spring is finally here! Although we’re excited about the warmer weather and cool breezes, spring is also a season that’s known for unpredictable weather conditions. As we focus year-round on …
Coach Blacklock of the Harlem Globetrotters: “The Red Cross is the Real Deal.”
Jimmy Blacklock, coach for the Harlem Globetrotters, was at home when a hurricane hit his community. He and his family had to be rescued from their home and taken to …
Four Simple Things You Can Do to Support Red Cross Giving Day
Tomorrow, March 28, is our fourth annual American Red Cross Giving Day! We hope you’ll join us and thousands of others across the country to help those who have lost …
Red Cross Throws 50th Birthday Party for Shelter Resident
This originally appeared on the Red Cross Kentucky Region Blog. Photos by Kristen Perdue. When you walk into the Community Baptist Church in Henderson County, you’ll find seven people sitting in …
Indiana Couple says ‘I Do’ at Red Cross Shelter
This originally appeared on the Red Cross Kentucky Region Blog. Photos by Kristen Perdue. From the outside, an embrace is always seen, but the true emotion can be difficult to feel. …
Celebrating Heroes: Meet 6 Inspiring Earthquake Survivors
Photos by Daniel Cima. During Red Cross Month, we salute all the heroes who make a difference in their communities every day. This week we’d like to highlight heroes – …
March is Red Cross Month: Meet Cutout Clara
It’s Red Cross Month! Every March, the American Red Cross celebrates Red Cross Month to honor the more than 300,000 volunteers who help us fulfill our mission across the country, …