Once a year, the Red Cross provides Americans with an opportunity to send holiday cards to United States service members, veterans, and their families. Anyone is welcome to participate, and …
Author: Erin Ferris
Working Toward 100%
Did you know that October is National Fire Safety Month? To be honest, I usually forget until about a week into the month, when my kids burst through the door …
Let’s Play Ball!
Every fall and across the country, thousands of kids of all ages take to the field. On baseball fields, homeruns sail out of the park and outs are made at …
Recommit to Preparedness
September is National Preparedness Month, which makes it the perfect time to follow through on the three important steps – Get a Kit, Make a Plan, and Be Informed – …
School Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility
To the delight of some and the dismay of others, the season of swimming and boating and fireworks and heat waves and mosquitoes is on its way out. (I fall …
Never Too Young or Too Small
Nearly a year ago I wrote a post about the importance of teaching children – even those as young as three and four years old – age-appropriate ways to provide …
Moore Help is Needed
Editor’s note: To see what the Red Cross has been doing in Moore, OK for the recovery process, click here: Red Cross Continues to Help Oklahoma Recover after Tornadoes Two …
Summer Safety Summary
I finally finished putting away the gifts my children received for Christmas last week, so you can imagine my surprise when I looked at the calendar and discovered that summer …
Back in the Saddle Again
I donated blood for the first time as a 17-year-old junior in high school. The American Red Cross visited my school regularly – we had more than 2,000 students, which …
Red Cross Club Spotlight: Texas A&M University
This post is the third in a series about American Red Cross Clubs at high schools, colleges, and universities across the country. Read the introduction to this series (“Join the …