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Holiday, Military Support

Crafting with Kiddos

by Erin Ferris December 1, 2013February 6, 2014

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 …

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Working Toward 100%

by Erin Ferris October 30, 2013

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 …

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Let’s Play Ball!

by Erin Ferris October 7, 2013

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 …

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Recommit to Preparedness

by Erin Ferris September 25, 2013

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 – …

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Health & Safety

School Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility

by Erin Ferris August 20, 2013September 8, 2016

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 …

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Never Too Young or Too Small

by Erin Ferris August 7, 2013

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 …

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Moore Help is Needed

by Erin Ferris July 9, 2013July 9, 2013

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 …

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Health & Safety

Summer Safety Summary

by Erin Ferris June 10, 2013September 8, 2016

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 …

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Blood

Back in the Saddle Again

by Erin Ferris May 15, 2013

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 …

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Volunteers

Red Cross Club Spotlight: Texas A&M University

by Erin Ferris May 1, 2013May 2, 2013

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 …

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