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Eat, Drink, Shop and Support Disaster Relief
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
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…
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
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!
¿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
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!
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
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
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?
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 […]