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Donuts, Dollies, and Dugouts- Oh My!

Nov 16, 2010

So, I was minding my own business when a clever thought came to mind… What one food played the most significant role in Red Cross history?After a short investigation, I […]

Hands Can Do Incredible Things

Nov 16, 2010

Some call it “hands only” CPR. Others call it “compression only.” But no matter what name you use, this simple version saves lives. And here at the Red Cross, we […]

Man Discovers Clara Barton’s (Haunted?) Post-Civil War Office

Nov 15, 2010

Yes, that’s right. The Clara Barton – founder of the American Red Cross. They were planning to tear down the old vacant building at 437 1/2 7th St. in Washington, […]

Dendreon Collections Update

Nov 15, 2010

On April 29, 2010, Provenge, a prostate cancer treatment, was approved by the FDA. This is the first approved treatment that actively stimulates the immune system to fight cancer cells…the […]

2010 Civil War Update

Nov 13, 2010

We are now half-way through the Civil War Blood Drive Campaign. The counted ballots so far have the Beavs with a slight lead, 2,073 to 1,491. However, don’t let those […]

Friday Photo: Train Track Spaghetti

Nov 12, 2010

Occasionally on Fridays we like to post an amazing photo we’ve either spotted or taken. Today’s photo via gadget blog Gizmodo: train tracks turned into spaghetti by an earthquake in […]

Get Crafty For A Good Cause

Nov 11, 2010

Do you have the day off today for Veteran’s Day? Are you sitting at home bored? Well how about using that free time to get your craft on! Help out […]

Thanks For Making Us Famous, Ride For Red!

Nov 11, 2010

Do you remember us blogging on the Ride For Red team, which includes Miss Canada and Olympic bobsledders? They rolled into our Portland office last month and showed us what […]

Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up

Nov 10, 2010

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 […]

Foodie Survival Kit

Nov 9, 2010

We often remind people to pack foods they like in their emergency kits. Why? When you’re in the midst of upheaval, you don’t need to be trying to choke down […]