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 …
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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 …
Learn How to Prepare Your Household for Hurricane Season
As we gear up for hurricane season, learn what you can do now to keep your loved ones safe. Here are three simple steps you can take to prepare for …
How to Prevent Mosquito and Tick Bites This Summer
Don’t let mosquitoes and ticks ruin your carefree summer fun Summer is almost here, which means more time outdoors for activities like camping, hiking, swimming, picnicking and barbecuing. But more …
The Pillowcase Project: Reaching the One Millionth Child
Next week, the American Red Cross Pillowcase Project will reach its one millionth child! This program aims to increase awareness of natural disasters and teach safety, emotional coping and personal …
This Memorial Day: Remembering My Father Captain Russell S. Penniman
As Memorial Day is once again upon us, I will visit my father’s marker at Arlington National Cemetery here in Washington, DC. Twenty-six years after his death, I still marvel …
How To Send a Military Emergency Message through the Red Cross Hero Care Network
This was originally published on the American Red Cross in the National Capital Region Blog. May is Military Appreciation Month and the Red Cross supports our troops through a uniquely-developed …