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“Saving a Life” wasn’t Part of his Job Description, but he did it Anyway.

Nov 11, 2025

What do you do for someone who saves your life?  How do you thank them?  If you are Deanna Premo, you nominate that person for a Red Cross Lifesaving Award […]

The Burdoin Wildfire Destroys Homes in the Gorge Sends Hundreds Scrambling

Nov 11, 2025

By Rebecca Marshall, Red Cross Cascades Communications Director On July 21, 2025, two sisters sit on lawn chairs next to their RV in front of a Red Cross shelter in […]

Meet Ron Johnson, Red Cross Volunteer Extraordinaire

Nov 11, 2025

By Red Cross volunteer Harriet Vanderbilt Whether in the Red Cross office or classroom or on deployment, Cascades Region volunteers will find Ron Johnson energetically working to build stronger programs […]

25 Years on the Road: How Robert Cork Found His Mission with the Red Cross

Nov 7, 2025

Written by Allison Skoglind, Red Cross Volunteer When Robert Cork first spotted a job listing for a driver with the American Red Cross, he wasn’t searching for a lifelong calling, […]

Beaver Nation Gives Back: OSU Students Brave the Rain to Donate Lifesaving Blood

Nov 6, 2025

On a rainy day at the Oregon State University Campus, dozens of college students took a break between classes to roll up their sleeves and donate lifesaving blood.  A steady […]

Oregon Surgeon Knows the Importance of Blood Donations.

Nov 4, 2025

If there’s anyone who knows the power of blood donations, it’s Dr. Danielle Jacks.  “Every surgery I perform depends on donated blood and without it, we can’t operate, it’s that […]

Five Spooky Smart Tips for a Safe Halloween

Oct 24, 2025

The tree leaves are changing colors, crisp cool air is surrounding us and the spookiest night of the year is around the corner. Little superheroes, cartoon and television characters will […]

Serving Those Who Served: Red Cross Volunteers Step Up for Veterans

Oct 2, 2025

Every year, as part of our commitment to supporting service members through our “Service to the Armed Forces” (SAF) program, Red Cross volunteers take part in “Stand Down” events across […]

The Red Cross Marks Fire Prevention Week with Tips on How to Safely Escape a Home Fire.

Oct 1, 2025

Fire Prevention Week is the oldest U.S. Public health observance on record.  For over a century, this observance has worked to educate Americans about the risk of home fires as […]

Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month: Yarisa’s Red Cross Story (English & Spanish)

Sep 29, 2025

Written by Marisa Bevington, Volunteer For some of the Red Cross volunteers throughout the world, the seed to become part of the Red Cross,  was planted when they were adolescents […]