Skip to content
red cross chat
  • About
  • Connect
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
  • Blog
Search
Donate Now
Donate Now

Author: Sarah Layton

Clara Barton, History

A Unique Piece of History: Clara Barton’s Trunk Bed

by Sarah Layton December 6, 2021December 6, 2021

Clara Barton’s inspiration for starting the American Red Cross was cultivated while caring for the sick and wounded on Civil War battlefields. As a unique artifact from her time, her …

Read More "A Unique Piece of History: Clara Barton’s Trunk Bed"
Disaster

Six Pieces of Advice if You’re Headed to a Snowball Fight

by Sarah Layton March 10, 2017March 9, 2017

Whether you’re tossing a few clumps of snow with your kids, or launching a full-scale operation, here are a few tips to help stay safe while playing in the snow. …

Read More "Six Pieces of Advice if You’re Headed to a Snowball Fight"
Health & Safety

Are You Ready for an Emergency Away From Home?

by Sarah Layton March 2, 2017March 2, 2017

We had just sat down for dinner at a restaurant with my in-laws when I smelled something funny. I started to look around in a panic, because that’s the kind of person I …

Read More "Are You Ready for an Emergency Away From Home?"
Health & Safety

The 6 Things You Never Thought to Tell House Guests

by Sarah Layton February 20, 2017

We’ve all been there. You’re visiting a friend’s home and they run out of toilet paper. Or you stay at your in-laws and want to make a hot beverage in …

Read More "The 6 Things You Never Thought to Tell House Guests"
Red Cross Donut Dolly and soldier in Vietnam investigate the contents of his ditty bag. Sgt. Micka was on guard along the Tan Son Nhut air base perimeter in an armored personnel carrier.
History, Military Support

Red Crossers Deploying to Support Our Troops

by Sarah Layton February 3, 2017

Massive undertakings are often supported by a multitude of little-known support staff, and the Vietnam War was no exception. In the past we’ve featured our beloved Donut Dollies, a Red …

Read More "Red Crossers Deploying to Support Our Troops"
Health & Safety

Checklist for Moving into a New Home

by Sarah Layton January 26, 2017January 26, 2017

My family recently moved from the East Coast back to our home state in the Midwest. Being a Red Crosser, I had some tasks in mind as I set up …

Read More "Checklist for Moving into a New Home"
Disaster

After a Disaster: What Happens Next?

by Sarah Layton January 23, 2017January 23, 2017

Over the weekend, many people across the South were huddled in basements, laundry rooms and anywhere else they could find to seek shelter from a nasty line of storms that …

Read More "After a Disaster: What Happens Next?"
Blood, Military Support

Two Heartwarming Stories Every Family Should Read

by Sarah Layton January 13, 2017January 17, 2017

Our team has the privilege of reading stories of lives the American Red Cross community has touched. But stories with kids make us especially proud of the work we do. …

Read More "Two Heartwarming Stories Every Family Should Read"
Wednesday March 16, 2016. McClain, Mississippi. Suzy Cooley and Aaron Cooley brave the flood waters on a fishing boat in McClain, MS. Red Cross volunteer, Sarah Basel, notifies them of a nearby Red Cross Point of Contact.
Disaster

Disasters of 2016, In Photos

by Sarah Layton December 27, 2016December 27, 2016

Pictures only tell part of the story. Behind every smoldered house or small boat rowing through flood waters, there’s a neighborhood lost; a family reeling. And a recovery operation launched, …

Read More "Disasters of 2016, In Photos"
red cross gis lead examines a map in the field international
International

Two International Stories You May Have Missed

by Sarah Layton December 16, 2016December 16, 2016

Open data opens doors to international disaster relief Our very own Dale Kunce was featured in the Center for Data Innovation this month. His extensive Q&A is a special treat …

Read More "Two International Stories You May Have Missed"

Posts navigation

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • …
  • 10

Topics

  • Blood
  • Disaster
  • Fun
  • Health & Safety
  • History
  • International
  • Military Support

Most Viewed

  • Red Cross Myth Busters: Tattoos and Blood Donation
  • How To Send a Military Emergency Message through the Red Cross Hero Care Network
  • How to Stop Severe Bleeding
  • What Is It Like to Give Platelets for the First Time?
  • What the Titanic Taught Me: A Lesson in Hypothermia

Stay in the loop
with the latest from
Red Cross Chat

Archives

  • 2022
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2021
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2020
    • November
    • October
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2019
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2018
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2017
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2016
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2015
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2014
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2013
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2012
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2011
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2010
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
show more
red cross chat

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Snapchat
  • Youtube
  • Tik Tok

tag cloud

american red cross red cross help volunteer disaster earthquake haiti donate Blood blood donation give Preparedness SAF military service to the armed forces blood donor twitter Volunteers aid first aid support volunteering Disaster Response cpr home fire
Copyright © 2023 The American National Red Cross.
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • FAQ
  • Mobile Apps
  • RedCross.org

Pin It on Pinterest