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Red Cross Aids Hundreds of Oregonians Forced to Flee Wildfires
Story by Patricia Griffiths / Red Cross Cascades “I’m standing in smoky ash-filled air in Salem now, and it’s difficult to breathe even with a mask,” said Chad Carter, Red […]
Blood Drive Sponsored by Senator Manning Aims to Raise Awareness About Sickle Cell Disease
Story by Julia Green / Red Cross Cascades Region On August 7, the Red Cross hosted a successful blood drive at Venue 252 in Eugene, OR. The blood drive was […]
Preparedness Month Goes Virtual but Preparing for a Disaster Remains Very Real
Story by Melanie Derbes / Red Cross Cascades “Get a kit. Make a plan. Be informed.” “Get a kit. Make a plan. Be informed.” If you repeat this to yourself […]
Red Crosser Proud to Put Her “Boots on the Ground” in South Texas
Story by Harriet Vanderbilt / Red Cross Cascades When Katelyn Dzialowy was asked if she wanted to deploy to Texas to support those impacted by a recent hurricane, she jumped […]
As a Red Cross Volunteer, My Reason for Donating Blood Hits Close to Home
Story by Hannah C. Wood / Red Cross Cascades I’ve volunteered for the Red Cross for the past four years in different capacities. Often, I write about other long-time blood […]
With 50 Years of Volunteer Service with the Red Cross, Ed Epley Shows No Signs of Slowing Down
Story by Julia Green / Red Cross Cascades Region Ed Epley’s voice was warm and welcoming on the phone. “You want to interview me?” he asked. “Well, what do you […]
Corvallis Teen Saves a Life Just Months After Completing CPR/First Aid Training
Story by Patricia Griffiths / Red Cross Cascades On Sept. 18, 2019, 15-year-old Luka Schaefers was startled from a routine family car ride through Corvallis, Oregon to see a man’s […]
Support the Cascades Region Through Tax Smart Giving Strategies & The CARES Act
Story by Carol Eames / Red Cross Cascades Region Like you, the American Red Cross Cascades Region is adapting and changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and accompanying economic uncertainty. […]
Community Volunteer Leader Finding Excitement and Opportunity in New Role
Story by Ali Hargrave / Red Cross Cascades With 3,400 volunteers providing lodging following a disaster, first aid training, staffing blood donation centers, and other numerous services, the Red Cross […]
For Manuel, Donating Blood and Platelets is a Family Affair
Story by Hannah C. Wood / Red Cross Cascades Region At the age of 17, Manuel Baquero made his first lifesaving gift of donating blood. Inspired to donate after seeing his […]