Just as I was beginning high school I was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, a mild form of autism. Over the years I had been bullied and called names for being …
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Museums, Sports Arenas Step up to Help Fill Blood Needs During Pandemic
We are so grateful to the many organizations who have stepped up to help host blood drives during this pandemic. Instead of museums and sports arenas swarming with visitors and …
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 …
Recovered COVID-19 Patients Help to Spread Hope Through Plasma Donation
More and more Americans are recovering from the coronavirus and seeking ways to help others that are in hospitals, isolated from loved ones and struggling to beat the virus. The …
The Hero Care Network Never Sleeps
This blog post was originally published on the Red Cross Central California blog. During this pandemic, military families are really feeling the sting. A lot of service members and their …
QUIZ: What Kind of Social Distancer Are You?
We all handle social distancing differently. More time at home can mean more time spent on your favorite hobby, starting a new project, and reaching out to friends and family. …
Debunking a Red Cross Ebola Myth
If you’re online regularly, you can see some unusual and often outrageous claims, especially involving big topics in the news. Lately, you may have seen a ridiculous rumor about the …