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Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up

Jun 9, 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 […]

Breakin’ Records, Takin’ Names

Jun 9, 2010

Our Wendy (as we like to call her) has the incredible privilege of speaking on behalf of Red Cross social media efforts all around the country. Sadly, she’s never come […]

Take The Restaurant Safety Quiz!

Jun 8, 2010

It goes without saying that Portland has a foodie culture. We love our food carts, our James Beard nominees…and even our fast food. To go along with all this food […]

Check Out That Cross!

Jun 8, 2010

As promised, here’s a quick pic from inside a moving vehicle of the Cruz Roja de Cabo. Check out that HUGE red cross! Photo credit to the amazing Andrew Singer!

Intergalactic Planetary…

Jun 7, 2010

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

Jun 7, 2010

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

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 […]