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Pay It Forward Today

Dec 1, 2010

Today is pretty cool…let me tell you why.Reason One: Many of you may have seen the movie or read the book “Pay It Forward”, a story about a young boy […]

Attention Filmmakers

Dec 1, 2010

MOFILM, a global film-making community, invited the Red Cross to participate in a video competition where aspiring filmmakers can create videos for big brands and social causes. The competition gives […]

Donate via Text

Nov 30, 2010

So, I was minding my own business when a altruistic question came to mind… Is there a way I can donate to the Red Cross via text message? Lo and […]

Treat yourself and support the Red Cross

Nov 30, 2010

Treat yourself to fine dining at Gracie’s Restaurant in Hotel DeLuxe, 729 SW 15th Avenue. Tonight only, 20% of all proceeds will support the Red Cross’s Oregon Trail Chapter. Gracie’s […]

A Future after the Flood

Nov 30, 2010

Married with a 5-year-old son, Freda Tremper and her husband typified a young couple just starting out. She was 28 he was 32. They owned a small home on Gertz […]

One Heroic Cat

Nov 30, 2010

Fellow cat people rejoice! Finally a feline is being honored as a hero. A cat named Nudge saved his humans from a fire by waking them in the night. And […]

Thanksgiving Safety Tips

Nov 24, 2010

This long weekend many of us are likely going to turn up the heat to cook a feast, a welcome contrast to the frigid weather outside. Cooking a turkey is […]

Given Freely– No Recompense

Nov 24, 2010

So, I was minding my own business when a foxy question came to mind… What one word describes the inside of a Red Cross Emergency Warming Center (EWC)? Racking my […]

Wednesday Final Cut?

Nov 24, 2010

So it’s not Friday, but it IS the end of the week around here, so I’m doing a special Wednesday edition of the Friday Final Cut. Here you go! If […]

Free Pies and More at Tomorrow’s Thanksgiving Blood Drives!

Nov 24, 2010

Start the season of giving by giving the gift of life! Present to donate blood or platelets at Portland‘s 16th Annual Thanksgiving Day Blood Drive tomorrow, November 25, 2010, from […]