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Ames Davis holding her grandfather's original Red Cross Lifesaving Award and his updated award.
Health & Safety

Ames Davis’ Story: Carrying on Her Grandfather’s Red Cross Legacy

by Alyssa Kinney, Red Cross Training Services Social Media and Content Associate Manager October 8, 2019October 8, 2019

Ames Davis has always had a passion for the American Red Cross and joined the organization three years ago as Executive Director of the Red Cross El Paso and Southern …

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Jessie and Bradley standing with their daughter Sylvana.
Health & Safety

10 Years After Surviving Cardiac Arrest: Jessie and Bradley’s Story

by American Red Cross June 10, 2019

In July 2009, Jessie and Bradley were only two weeks away from their wedding date and were expecting their first child. Both Jessie and Bradley had served in the U.S. …

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An instructor teaching CPR. The trainee is practicing compressions on a manikin.
Health & Safety

CPR & AED Awareness Week: Q&A with Dr. Markenson

by American Red Cross June 5, 2019June 5, 2019

David Markenson, MD, serves as the Chief Medical Officer for the Red Cross Training Services Division. In his 25 years as a physician, he’s seen how CPR and AEDs can …

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Shabazz standing with his son and his mother-in-law after they received their Red Cross awards.
Health & Safety

Red Cross Employee Uses First Aid Training to Help Save Son’s Life

by American Red Cross March 29, 2019March 29, 2019

During Red Cross Month we celebrate heroes who use their Red Cross training to assist others in an emergency. Red Cross Training Services employee, Shabazz Torres, is a Senior Digital …

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     Brittany standing with her family after she received her award.
Health & Safety

Learn Lifesaving Skills with the Red Cross

by American Red Cross March 10, 2019March 7, 2019

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 …

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Luke, Andrea and Aiden Benrud on the couch with their dog.
Health & Safety

Husband Saves His Wife’s Life Using Skills He Learned in Red Cross CPR Training

by American Red Cross June 15, 2018March 19, 2019

Many people don’t learn how to perform CPR because they never think they’ll be in a situation where they will have to use it. But this Father’s Day, Luke Benrud …

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Health & Safety, Preparedness

5 Skills to Master Before You Become a College Graduate

by American Red Cross May 4, 2017May 11, 2017

By Katelyn Becker, intern With graduation right around the corner, college students are gearing up to enter the work force with a variety of skill sets. Having conquered tough classes, …

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Health & Safety

This CPR-Trained Student Saved a Life in an Unexpected Place

by Amy Greber November 30, 2016December 22, 2016

At the American Red Cross, we are touched daily by stories of hope, heroism, tragedy and resilience. Stories that connect us with people down the street, across the country—and even …

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Health & Safety

Calling All Babysitters!

by Erin Ferris July 30, 2015September 8, 2016

My first American Red Cross experience came at 11 years old when I enrolled in a Red Cross Babysitter’s Training course. Eager to earn a little extra spending money, I …

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Blood, Health & Safety, Volunteers

2015 Resolutions: 3 Ideas from the Red Cross

by Beth Pullias December 31, 2014September 8, 2016

With the new year, comes a new you! But for many of us, New Year’s resolutions don’t always pan out.  We try to lose weight, get to the gym more …

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