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In Memory of Our Friend John Solomon

Nov 2, 2010

This is a hard post to write. Yesterday our good friend John Solomon passed away. John was an incredibly enthusiastic advocate for emergency preparedness, and we’re grateful to have had […]

The Gift of Preparedness

Nov 1, 2010

It’s that time of year again. Twinkly lights have begun to appear in the department stores, and Jubelale now lines the shelves of grocery coolers across the Northwest… Yes, holiday […]

It’s almost ‘that’ time of year again…

Oct 31, 2010

Is it just me, or is Halloween not really that scary compared to the weeks after? Each November welcomes large groups of individuals dressed up to support their favorite team, […]

Costume Contest at the Red Cross!

Oct 29, 2010

Sleepy Hollow, a Mad Scientist, The Addams Family and Thriller Zombies…all of this and more at the 2010 Costume Contest at the Red Cross! Check out the photos below: Created […]

Help Us Help You…with a Halloween Costume

Oct 29, 2010

Are you still at a loss as to what you might dress up as for this weekends festivities? Do you love vintage clothing? Well, after you’ve reviewed the Red Cross […]

How to Build a Gluten-Free Emergency Kit

Oct 28, 2010

Raise your hand if you have some sort of food allergy or dietary restrictions. Or know someone who does. By now I’m pretty sure we all have our hands raised. […]

Red Cross Returns to The Doctors Tomorrow!

Oct 27, 2010

From heart attacks to blood transfusions to emergency triage, the Red Cross certainly has a part to play in the drama of hospital life. So it makes perfect sense that […]

Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up

Oct 27, 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 […]

“Dunant” Yourself!

Oct 27, 2010

Chances are, if you remember nothing else about Red Cross founder Henry Dunant after yesterday’s little history lesson, you’ll remember his beard. Man, could that guy grow a killer beard. […]

Remembering (and Discovering) Henry

Oct 26, 2010

This Saturday will mark the 100th anniversary of the death of Henry Dunant, who won the first ever Nobel Peace Prize for his role in starting the Red Cross movement. […]