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Gift of Life Marathon (Vermont)
As someone whom has been very active with the intense work that goes into a large blood drive, I greatly appreciate hearing how other communities take up the challenge. The […]
Scene It? The Red Cross Edition
If you’ve never seen Hotel Rwanda, this film is definitely in my top five. Rewatching it the other day, I recalled how heavily the movie featured the Red Cross. That, […]
Ah, Springtime!
I can’t think of a better someecards to capture my mixed emotions about spring. Sure, spring means cherry blossoms on the waterfront and — much more importantly, my birthday — […]
365 Things to do in Vancouver
I’ve lived in Vancouver for about a year now and talked some relatives into actually moving up as well. They keep asking, ‘what is there to do in Vancouver?’. Now […]
What Caused That Fire?
Whether they’re caused by super hot shoes or faulty wiring, house fires happen. And, across the country, the Red Cross is there to help families get back on their feet. […]
Prepare-aphernalia: Earthquake Preparedness Month
Since April is Earthquake Preparedness Month, we thought we’d gather up a list of interesting items you could add to your earthquake preparedness kit. Or, as we like to call […]
Why I Help: Phil Gonzales
Phil Gonzales is tough. After 50 years working for car dealerships in southern Oregon, the first thing he did in his “retirement” was try out for Survivor. Though he didn’t […]
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 […]
A Lesson From Literature
Lately, I’ve been reading a book called The Hot Zone. In this true story, epidemiologists with the US Army and the CDC race to control deadly viruses. Last night, I […]
What We’ve Got Here…Is A Failure To Prepare
Thought I’d share this interesting article from the New York Times about Californians and their level of preparedness. Given that California has seen major earthquakes more recently than we have, […]