Long before I joined the Red Cross communications team, I was a Red Cross volunteer. I worked the reception desk at blood drives and brought comfort kits to patients at …
Teamwork Makes the Disaster Response Dream Work
The American Red Cross responds to disasters across the United States every day. With 2018 being a record year for disaster response, we would not have been able to help …
When Your Child Gets Diagnosed With Sickle Cell Disease
Fear, anxiety, exasperation… this is what ran through my mind when I heard the words, “Your daughter has sickle cell disease.” Being told that your child has a chronic illness …
African-American History Month: Honoring Jesse O. Thomas
This year, for African-American History Month, the Red Cross is honoring black men and women whose contributions have become essential to our history. For this week’s highlight, we’d like to …
Young Lifeguards Receive Red Cross Award for Saving Man’s Life
Four lifeguards trained by the American Red Cross have been honored for saving a man’s life. Ryan Grimesey, Andrew Bachie, Nathaniel French and John Porch jumped into action after finding …