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Red Cross volunteer Julie on her first deployment working with Distribution of Emergency Supplies Group shows off the back of her Red Cross vest that children signed with messages thanking the Red Cross for helping their families recover from Hurricane Harvey.
Blood, Disaster, Health & Safety, Home Fire, International, Military Support, Red Cross Life

Some of Our Favorite Red Cross Stories from 2019

by American Red Cross December 22, 2019December 20, 2019

With 2019 coming to a close, we’d like to share some of our favorite stories from the year that highlight our services, the dedication of our volunteers and employees, the …

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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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Lifeguards receiving their Red Cross lifesaving award.
Health & Safety

Young Lifeguards Receive Red Cross Award for Saving Man’s Life

by Sue Wilson, Summit, Portage, and Medina Counties Chapter board of directors, and Glenda Bogar, Red Cross volunteer February 20, 2019

Four lifeguards trained by the American Red Cross have been honored for saving a man’s life. Ryan Grimesey, Andrew Bachie, Nathaniel French and John Porch jumped into action after finding …

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A gif that shows a person performing CPR on a mannequin for Valentine's Day. Gif reads: Do you know CPR? Because you take my breath away.
Blood, Fun, Health & Safety, Volunteers

Three Red Cross Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day

by American Red Cross February 14, 2019February 13, 2019

Looking for ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Here are some Red Cross-themed date ideas that will make your heart melt. Learn Lifesaving Skills with the Love of Your Life The …

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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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Disaster, Home Fire

“They Gave Us Courage, Hope, Peace” – The Red Cross Home Fire Campaign in Action

by Elaine Bussjaeger May 4, 2017May 11, 2017

Editor’s note: Carol’s story originally appeared on the American Red Cross Eastern Pennsylvania Region blog on March 17, 2017. We’ve included a part of her interview, below, written by Chris Peralta. In …

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Health & Safety

“The Best Summer Job” – Q&A with a Red Cross Trained Lifeguard

by Elaine Bussjaeger April 6, 2017June 15, 2017

What could be better than getting paid to spend the days of summer outside at the pool? While we could speculate, we wanted to hear from the source – so …

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