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Another Item for your Future First-Aid Kit

Jun 4, 2010

Last month we heard about a promising laser system being developed by the Air Force that would quickly bond tissues like skin for faster healing and prevention of infection. This […]

My Failed Cruz Roja Video

Jun 3, 2010

I went to Mexico…and all I brought back were photos of safety signs. The sad thing is that there was supposed to be a video. During our family trip, we […]

Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up

Jun 2, 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 […]

Vintage Video: Why Not Live?

Jun 2, 2010

Kids playing with matches. Dramatic car accidents. Hands sliced open on can openers. Seriously, you’ll want to watch this. Once you’ve decided that you really DO want to live, perhaps […]

CPR Class Goes LIVE!

Jun 2, 2010

We didn’t blog this in advance, but if you follow us on Twitter, you might already be tuned in… In honor of CPR & AED Awareness Week, we’re getting all […]

The Large Red (Cross) Double Decker Bus

Jun 1, 2010

This blog occasionally talks about how the Red Cross as a lifestyle isn’t only about the life saving, yet also about style. When people think of the United Kingdom, one […]

Giving a New ‘Leash’ on Life

May 30, 2010

KVAL (Eugene) has their top story this weekend spotlighting a very special blood donor! Meet Ginger, an active Springfield blood donor. At only eight and a half years old, she […]

Douglas County Leaders demonstrate Double Red

May 29, 2010

A few weeks ago the double red program made it’s first appearance on the Southern Oregon Coast, and now the program has made an appearance at the Roseburg donor center. […]

Bringing New Meaning To “Pool Shark”

May 28, 2010

To kids around the country Memorial Day Weekend means one thing… THE POOLS ARE OPEN! YAAAY! But these young filmmakers want to bring your attention to a little known pool […]

Courting Donors Blood Drive: The Photos!

May 28, 2010

Every year, the Red Cross keeps the tradition of our Rose Festival-sanctioned blood drive and flower competition. With Rose Festival Princesses, live piano music all afternoon and free cake and […]