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What’s the Story Behind This Iconic Photo?

by Erin Ferris June 23, 2016June 23, 2016

Many have come across this photo before, as it has more than once made the rounds on blogs, Facebook, Twitter and other social media channels. But the historic image deserves …

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Blood

What’s Your Superpower?

by Erin Ferris February 18, 2016February 18, 2016

“If you could have any superpower, which one would you choose?” This occasionally-asked hypothetical question prompts a wide variety of answers, from invisibility and unyielding strength to the ability to …

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Blood

Why Do You Save Lives?

by Erin Ferris February 2, 2016February 2, 2016

I first donated blood as a 17-year-old high school student, motivated more by my desire to skip fifth period European History than to actually make a difference in my community. …

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Health & Safety

The Surviving Survival Kit

by Erin Ferris September 1, 2015September 8, 2016

My 7th grade academic year included, courtesy of a forward-thinking social studies teacher, a month-long unit on emergency preparedness. We researched different kinds of disasters, gave presentations on how to …

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Health & Safety

Calling All Babysitters!

by Erin Ferris July 30, 2015September 8, 2016

My first American Red Cross experience came at 11 years old when I enrolled in a Red Cross Babysitter’s Training course. Eager to earn a little extra spending money, I …

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Health & Safety

App Review: Emergency!

by Erin Ferris April 27, 2015November 26, 2018

Throughout the last year I’ve navigated through a number of American Red Cross apps. Until recently there were 11, and while each one provided valuable information about preventing, preparing for, …

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Health & Safety

HOW TO: Set Emergency Alerts on the New App

by Erin Ferris April 23, 2015November 26, 2018

Emergencies are stressful. We lose sleep when dangerous thunderstorms, tornadoes, earthquakes or wildfires hit close to home, but also when they threaten areas of the country where our loved ones …

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Volunteers

To Save, To Serve, To Build

by Erin Ferris March 19, 2015March 17, 2015

It often takes a little nudge for us to get up off the couch, to get the ball rolling, or to take on something new. Many American Red Cross volunteers …

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Blood

Sleeves Up!

by Erin Ferris January 29, 2015January 29, 2015

As a regular blood donor for nearly 20 years and a previous employee of American Red Cross Blood Services, I understand the amount of time and energy that go into organizing …

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Holiday Gifting That Matters

by Erin Ferris December 15, 2014December 15, 2014

I start my holiday shopping in January. Yes, January. When I see something that I know one of my family members, friends, neighbors, or kids’ teachers would love, regardless of …

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