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Run Neal, RUN!

Oct 30, 2009

Much like Forrest Gump, Neal Gorman is running. While Forrest just decides to run one day, Neal however, is running for a cause. Not only has he raised over $2400, […]

Just Treats

Oct 30, 2009

Happy (almost) Halloween! Have you decided on your costume yet? Maybe you’re skipping the parties and sticking to the treating. In that case, here‘s a Vampire Blood Lollipop recipe for […]

A Bit of History…

Oct 29, 2009

This morning I met someone who absolutely warmed my heart. Ray Schumacher, 82, drove to the Red Cross Portland Center to deliver a piece of our history: his wife’s Red […]

Worldwide…um, Thursday… Wrap-Up

Oct 29, 2009

[Better late than never…] Welcome to the Worldwide Wednesday Thursday Wrap-Up, in which we consolidate the international Red Cross and Red Crescent news into one list of bite-sized links for […]

We’re On To You, Dunder Mifflin…

Oct 28, 2009

About a week ago, I blogged on virtual world Second Life hosting a Zombiefest fundraiser for the Red Cross…last night I was recovering from the flu monster and caught the […]

Prepare-aphernalia: Wondermark Comic’s Knit Kit Survival Bag

Oct 28, 2009

First it was a comic strip (which we blogged here). Then, a t-shirt. Now, a survival kit messenger bag! You’ve gotta give props to the folks at Wondermark for creating […]

A Message From Gov. Kulongoski… And Elmo

Oct 27, 2009

Elmo has been busy lately recording public service announcements with congressmen and governors all across the country – reminding kids to sneeze into their sleeves and wash their hands during […]

Mystery of the Earthquake Swarms Solved!

Oct 26, 2009

Remember last year when seismologists reported observing “swarms” of hundreds of small earthquakes in the Pacific ocean just off the Oregon Coast? At the time they weren’t sure what was […]

Samoan Community In Oregon Bands Together To Raise Funds For Relief Efforts

Oct 26, 2009

“We want to let the people in Samoa know that the Samoan community in Oregon is keeping them in our thoughts and prayers as they begin a long journey to […]

Halloween Red Cross Style

Oct 23, 2009

About this time each year I start to panic… what am I going to be for Halloween?! Next Friday is the Red Cross staff costume contest and I still have […]