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Red Cross Likes to Wrap (and Rap)
I made myself wait until after Thanksgiving to listen to any Christmas music. Now my lights are up, the stockings are hung, and the (fake) tree is lit. Oh the […]
RedCrossBlood.org … We Look Good
I have a major weakness for makeover shows. The best part of each episode is the moment at the end when the made-over person reveals their new look to family […]
My Mom Ruins The Holidays
So last week I told you how my parents are prepared for just about anything, but were missing one key item of prepare-aphernalia. And how I — their thoughtful and […]
What Do You Need When The Lights Go Out?
According to Portland General Electric, it’s just two things. When I first spotted this PSA, I teared up a little. Yep, it’s that adorable. See for yourself. Admittedly the YouTube […]
Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up
Welcome to a special edition of 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. […]
Matchmaking Services Now Available
The Red Cross helps people fall in love. Yes, we’re the ultimate matchmakers. For proof, just check out our Singles CPR couple, this story from Hurricane Katrina…and now this. I […]
Prepare for Pests with Pete
Here at the Red Cross, we try to be prepared for anything. With our Emergency Warming Centers in full-swing, I just wanted to give a quick shout-out to Pete of […]
Survey: How Do You Want Your Emergency Alerts?
As I type, Mayor Sam Adams and Commissioner Randy Leonard are surveying local residents about emergency alert systems. There are just a handful of questions and, so you can think […]
You Know It’s Really Cold When…
You know it’s really cold when… …you inhale and your nostrils stick together.…you use two sets of keys so you don’t have to turn the car off.…you can’t wait to […]
The Last Measle
Hey guys. I know a lot of you read my Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Ups. Sometimes the numbers are so big and the suffering so immense around the world that – as […]