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Saturday: Honor MLK Through Our Blood and Organ Donor Registry Drive
Currently in Oregon and Southwest Washington, more than 2,500 people are awaiting an organ transplant. Portland resident Randy Loving (pictured) is one of those people. As a result of diagnosed […]
TONIGHT: Let’s Talk Tornadoes
Since Portlandia‘s not on ’til tomorrow night, you’re surely looking for things to do tonight, right? Well, look no further…how about an Oregon tornado discussion with the American Meteorological Society? […]
Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up
Welcome to the Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up, in which we consolidate the international Red Cross and Red Crescent news into one list of bite-sized links for you. It’s a non-comprehensive sampling […]
Eastern Seaboard Storm Causes loss of 8,000 Blood Donations
Portland has felt pretty balmy the past few day’s, but on the East Coast there’s a different story. This week, the area got walloped with a winter storm that forced […]
Emergency Warming Centers: Providing Hope
It’s hard not to feel downtrodden after watching the recent news stories of disasters happening in our city, our country and around the world. Flooding, mudslides, shootings. It’s overwhelming and […]
Reminder: The Race isn’t over yet…
It might not be race season, yet you can still end up a winner for the ‘laps’ you’ve taken to your local Red Cross blood donation site! Red Cross Racing, […]
Dr. King Would Be Proud
“Life’s most persistent question,” he once asked, “is what are you doing for others?” Well, this Saturday, January 15th from 9-2 you can join fellow Red Crossers along with volunteers […]
Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up
Welcome to the Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up, in which we consolidate the international Red Cross and Red Crescent news into one list of bite-sized links for you. It’s a non-comprehensive sampling […]
WATCH: Deadliest Earthquakes
I alluded to this in my previous post, but if you don’t have the honor of attending a red carpet premiere, I’d highly suggest tuning in to PBS’ NOVA tonight. […]