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6 Tips to Tailgate Safely During the Big Game
On Sunday, Feb. 4, millions of viewers will be tuning in to watch the Eagles and the Patriots face off in the U.S. Bank Stadium. Tensions will be high, and …
So You’ve Got the Flu. Now What?
Chills, a high fever and severe body aches. These are just a few of the symptoms that are associated with the flu. Trust me, I’ve been there. Initially, I thought …
Blood Donation: 5 Tips to Overcome Your Fear of Needles
This National Blood Donor Month, the American Red Cross is working hard to ensure that lifesaving blood and platelet donations are available for patients who need them. However, this winter …
Red Cross Helps Connect Puerto Ricans to Loved Ones
Written by Julie Bradley, a volunteer from the Red Cross Grand Canyon chapter. Since 2010, Julie has deployed around the U.S. and the globe to establish IT/telecommunications capacity for humanitarians …
DOVE: Red Cross Disaster Volunteers on Wheels
Written by Bob Wallace, American Red Cross Found at American Red Cross of Mid-South As Hurricane Irma ripped through Caribbean islands and bore down on the coast of Florida, American Red …
The Keys Post-Irma: Hot Meals, Hope and Compassion
Written by Donna Morrissey, Red Crosser deployed to Florida On Saturday, September 16, my friend and fellow Red Cross volunteer, Cynthia Gutierrez-White and I made it to the Florida Keys …
The Red Cross, Disability Integration and Disasters
Editor’s Note: You may recognize Pat and Beau from an earlier Hurricane Harvey story about how the Red Cross works to find safe spaces for pets after disasters. They’re back …
Pets are an Important Part of Harvey Recovery
Story by Jennifer McGrath, American Red Cross With just a couple of inches of water in his house, Pat Brady thought he could ride out Hurricane Harvey at his Houston …
Harvey Response: Inside Our Red Cross Shelters in Texas
Harvey’s aftermath is devastating. Hundreds of thousands of people have been affected by what is being called the worst flooding disaster in U.S. history. As rain continues to fall, thousands …