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Eat, Drink, Shop and Support Disaster Relief

Jan 14, 2010

Leave it to Portlanders to find creative ways to support disaster relief!– The PDX Neat Sheet has posted an ongoing list of local boutiques donating a portion of their proceeds […]

Breaking The Piggy Bank

Jan 14, 2010

I just had to share this with you guys… This little boy, Jamie, just now came into our office with a donation – of his own money – for the […]

Thinking Of Jordan In Haiti…

Jan 14, 2010

It’s one thing to see photos of a disaster. It’s another thing to know someone who’s on the ground. As I catch my breath after a busy morning, I’ve got […]

Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up

Jan 13, 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 […]

¡Campaña de Donación de Sangre!

Jan 13, 2010

¿Saben ustedes que los latinos tienen la capacidad para ayudar a salvar muchas vidas a través de la donación de sangre, sin embargo, menos del uno por ciento de la […]

Earthquake in Haiti: A Photo Essay

Jan 13, 2010

Two ways you can help: Text “HAITI” to 90999 on your cell phone to donate $10 to Red Cross relief efforts. Make a gift to the American Red Cross International […]

Singles CPR: Now Shorter And Cheaper!

Jan 12, 2010

Is it too early to be sad and depressed about spending Valentine’s Day alone…again? Yeah, I didn’t think so. But here’s something that might bring a little spring to your […]

A Note of Gratitude from Hillsboro

Jan 12, 2010

Yesterday, I opened a letter from Aglow International in Hillsboro, a small church that requested a presentation on emergency preparedness back in July (yes, long ago in that ’00 decade). […]

Platelet Donor Spotlight: Randy Stone

Jan 11, 2010

Today I met a platelet donor from Vancouver named Randy. In addition to donating platelets, Randy sometimes donates whole blood, too. Randy is a relatively new donor; his first whole […]

Are 9-1-1 Operators Ready For Your Call?

Jan 11, 2010

Last week, the Today Show took on a very scary topic — whether 9-1-1 operators are ready to walk you through a medical emergency. The story focused on the tragic […]