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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 […]
Freezing Temps = Emergency Warming Centers
It’s that time again… Our Emergency Warming Centers — designed to serve the homeless on the very, very coldest of nights when all other shelters are full — will be […]
A Non-Christmasy Holiday Card
I’ll admit it — I am generally not filled with holiday spirit. Yes, I’m the curmudgeon who snaps back with “Happy Holidays.” to your “Merry Christmas!” The one who gripes […]
Video: The Life-Saving Bra
Robin already blogged the bra that could save your life, but now you can see it in action and hear a little bit of the backstory. Check this out! My […]
Pop Tops With A Purpose!
When a donor dropped off 3,000+ soda pop tops, we weren’t sure what to do. Recycle for a little cash? Or make something truly unique? A little thinking outside the […]
Empire 2.0: Not a Nicolas Cage Action Movie.
Although the name may suggest otherwise, Empire 2.0 is actually a program under New York’s state department. Many exciting initiatives have launched from this idea, including testing to use Xbox […]
Bites for Blood Drive Aims to Donate $10,000 to the American Red Cross
HBO is showing their support for the Red Cross by endorsing a virtual fundraiser through Twitter where drops of blood (pledges of support) will be collected in exchange for a […]
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 […]
The Gift For Those Who Have Everything…
My parents are the pinnacles of preparedness. Over the holiday weekend, I got to spend some time with them in SW Portland, right in the midst of “boil water” territory. […]
Red Cross in the Arts
A little note on the Red Cross showing up in the big, wide world of entertainment. Since working here, I have begun to notice the Red Cross popping up every […]