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Intergalactic Planetary…
Although there was no ziggy stardust, the Red Cross made an outerworldly impression at the Starlight Parade this Saturday. The event, which usually attracts over 250,000 people, took place on […]
Safe(ty) Travels
When I went to Mexico, I brought along books, a swimsuit, some sunscreen, flip flops…and aspirin. Note that aspirin alone doesn’t make a first aid kit, but I was traveling […]
Another Item for your Future First-Aid Kit
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
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
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?
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 […]
The Large Red (Cross) Double Decker Bus
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
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
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. […]