Earlier this summer I moved to Washington D.C., knowing no one else in the city. While moving solo to a new city is exciting, it can also be dangerous if …
Planes, Snowmobiles and Sleds: What It Takes to Help Save Alaskan Villages
With overcrowded homes and unconventional heating, Alaskan Red Cross volunteers face very different threats than their counterparts in the Lower 48 when it comes to our Home Fire Campaign (HFC). …
A Father Leading By Example
By Keith Rhodes, American Red Cross North Texas Region CEO Every father wants to do the best he can for his children, and we often wonder if our efforts are good …
Niki Taylor: What World Blood Donor Day Means to Me
By Niki Taylor, Red Cross ambassador and supermodel June 14 is World Blood Donor Day. I celebrate it every year in honor of blood and platelet donors – modern day …
6 Safety Tips From a Sailboat Captain
By Beth Palma Beth is a charter sailboat captain sailing out of Bayfield, Wisconsin on Lake Superior. Beth, an American Red Cross volunteer, is passionate about water safety and sharing skills. …