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A Bit of History…
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
[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…
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
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
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!
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
“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
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 […]
Pet First Aid Promo!
So, Anne just posted on pet Pickle’s predicament..but after stumbling on this article, it seemed worth sharing more Pet First Aid news with the Red Cross world! Also, make sure […]
How Many Pints Are in 12 Gallons?
That sounds like an SAT question. I just got kind of nervous. Steve Stover of Salem, Oregon recently donated his 12th gallon–or 96th pint–of blood. He’s been hooked on helping […]