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History

Black History Month: Honoring Shirley Hines-Atkins

by American Red Cross February 4, 2022February 4, 2022

This Black History Month, we are honoring Black men and women who played a pivotal role in helping the American Red Cross become the organization that it is today. Meet …

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The volunteer group standing together.
Archives, International

Vietnamese Youth Volunteers Reconnect 44 Years Later at the Red Cross

by American Red Cross November 18, 2019November 19, 2019

From 1962 to 1975, youth volunteers with the Vietnam Red Cross served together to help injured people in need during the Vietnam War. After the war, the volunteers were forced …

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Steve volunteering in the Military Advanced Training Center and working with an amputee.
Military Support, Volunteers

March is Red Cross Month: Why Stephen Peth Became a Red Cross Volunteer

by American Red Cross March 5, 2019March 5, 2019

This Red Cross Month, we are celebrating the volunteers and services that make our organization special. Throughout the month, we’ll bring you stories of help and hope, bringing to light …

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History, Military Support

A Letter Home From Vietnam with Help from Red Cross

by American Red Cross July 10, 2017July 10, 2017

Editor’s note: This blog post originally appeared on the Colorado Red Cross blog. Story by Autumn Velez & photos provided by George Autobee. Imagine being eighteen years old – you have just …

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Red Cross Donut Dolly and soldier in Vietnam investigate the contents of his ditty bag. Sgt. Micka was on guard along the Tan Son Nhut air base perimeter in an armored personnel carrier.
History, Military Support

Red Crossers Deploying to Support Our Troops

by Sarah Layton February 3, 2017

Massive undertakings are often supported by a multitude of little-known support staff, and the Vietnam War was no exception. In the past we’ve featured our beloved Donut Dollies, a Red …

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Volunteers

The Meaning of Volunteering — Wise Words from Red Cross Donut Dollies

by American Red Cross December 3, 2015

Written by Greta Gustafson, Media Relations Intern, American Red Cross I had the privilege of mingling with some of the Red Cross Donut Dollies at the American Red Cross Overseas …

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Military Support

Veterans Day 2014: Then and Now

by Sarah Layton November 10, 2014

The American Red Cross has long had a unique relationship with the military. Today, we provide services like emergency communications and resiliency training. But did you know we pioneered the development …

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Military Support, Volunteers

Reporting for Duty: A Retired Army Colonel at the Red Cross

by Sarah Layton July 21, 2014

In October of 2010, Retired Colonel Benjamin F. Robinson retired from a second career in civil service. The following week, Robinson walked through the front doors of the American Red …

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Health & Safety, International

World AIDS Day: Doan Thi Khuyen’s Story

by Jenelle Eli November 29, 2013December 1, 2013

Around the globe, nearly 34 million people are living with HIV. On this World AIDS Day, take a minute to get to know one of them—Doan Thi Khuyen. Strong-willed and …

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Vietnam Red Cross HIV support group
Health & Safety, International

Help for People Living with HIV in Hanoi

by Jenelle Eli November 29, 2013December 1, 2013

Editor’s note: This post was written by Thang, a peer counselor/outreach worker for the Vietnam Red Cross.  I was working in the counseling room in Dong Da hospital when the …

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