Norma Smith vividly remembers the last time she saw her brother. She was nine; he was a 20-year-old heading overseas to serve as a bombardier and navigator in the Air …
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From Nurse to Licensed Training Provider: Meet Dawn DeCicco
How can I tell if a person is unconscious? What are the steps for using an AED? When most people think about emergency training, a First Aid or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation …
Why I Became a Red Cross Instructor
What’s my reason for learning and training others in lifesaving skills? Picture this, you’re standing in line at the grocery store when you hear someone calling “help, help.” It’s a …
Still Getting Certified: A Perspective on a Red Cross Blended Learning Training Class
Originally published on the American Red Cross of Illinois blog. Many jobs require up-to-date lifesaving skills because they address health emergencies every day – people such as health care providers, …
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). …
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 …
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 …