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Mourning MJ? Honor His Memory By Learning CPR.

Jun 26, 2009

The internet is abuzz with the news of Michael Jackson’s death.When I first heard the word of his cardiac arrest (on Twitter, actually), I immediately wondered if those who were […]

Marching to the Beat of the Red Cross Drum

Jun 26, 2009

A few things I love: Portland, summertime, the Red Cross, and parades. That’s why I’m excited to put on a Red Cross t-shirt tomorrow morning and march with fellow Red […]

If Edward Gorey Worked for the RC…

Jun 25, 2009

I don’t want to steal Tara’s thunder on Spanish language YouTube videos, but MorningStar Padilla, one of the other AmeriCorps members serving at the chapter, located an excellent video on […]

Now You’re Grilling With Gas

Jun 25, 2009

We’re closing in on the July 4 weekend, a time when many of you might be rolling out the grill and cooking up some BBQ…perhaps even of the vegan variety. […]

Between Heart and Hand

Jun 25, 2009

Support the Red Cross and change a life, starting with your own. Apoya a la Cruz Roja y cámbiale la vida a alguien, empezando por la tuya.

Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up

Jun 24, 2009

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… [The place names link […]

School’s Out For Summer…But What To Do With The Kids?

Jun 23, 2009

Last Monday was a great day. That’s because, in my child-free world, it’s the first day that school’s out and my morning commute gets a LOT faster. For you, in […]

525,600 Minutes Condensed Into Two

Jun 23, 2009

Now you’ve got that song from RENT stuck in your head, don’t you? Ha! Well I’m not talking about that (though I am, coincidentally, going to see RENT at the Keller […]

Photo Find: International Space Station Captures A Volcanic Eruption

Jun 22, 2009

While orbiting just northeast of Japan about a week ago, the crew of the International Space Station caught this stunning scene of Sarychev Volcano erupting. See that gigantic area labeled […]

Youth Converge on the Birthplace of the Red Cross to Discuss Humanitarian Challenges

Jun 22, 2009

Think today’s youth aren’t motivated? Think again. This week more than thirty American Red Cross youth volunteers and youth advisors are traveling all the way to the small town of […]