Every year on Stop the Bleed Day, we take the time to educate communities about life-threatening bleeding and how they can help others in need before medical help arrives. There …
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A Hero Among Us: Maine, Navy Veteran Saves A Life
Originally published on the American Red Cross Northern New England Region blog. No one ever expects to need a hero. But when emergencies strike, we’re glad they’re out there. On September …
Behind the Lifesavers: Meet Red Cross Instructor Natasha Benitez
This March for #RedCrossMonth, we’re sharing inspiring stories of Red Crossers who continue to make a difference in their local community—even during the COVID-19 pandemic. They have adapted to new …
A Survivor Aims to Save Lives Through AED Program at California Wineries
It’s fair to say that until he collapsed while training for a marathon, Ron Rubin hadn’t given a lot of thought to the public availability of automated external defibrillators (AED). …
Five Questions in Five Minutes with Ryan Wallace, EMS Instructor
This EMS Week 2020 (May 17 – May 23), we want to recognize emergency medical services (EMS) workers who help carry out our mission by providing assistance during disasters and …
Emergencies Don’t Stop: Meet the People Behind Our Lifesaving Mission
Emergencies don’t stop, and neither does the American Red Cross. During challenging times like these, it’s even more important for organizations like us to be there to help those who …
How CPR Training Can Help Save Lives
At the Red Cross, we offer a variety of courses that cover topics ranging from first aid and performing CPR to water safety and babysitting skills. Each course was created …
Some of Our Favorite Red Cross Stories from 2019
With 2019 coming to a close, we’d like to share some of our favorite stories from the year that highlight our services, the dedication of our volunteers and employees, the …
How CPR Saved My Life
On Saturday, April 7, 2018, I went to White Plains beach to meet my friends as I usually do every weekend. We surf or fish in the morning and then …