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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 […]

Critic Chokes, Tina Thrusts

Jun 22, 2009

Tina of Tina’s Groove is a single, smart, attractive waitress who works in Pepper’s Restaurant. And, as we’ve seen before, she uses her life-saving skills on a regular basis. This […]

Vampire Kitty Strikes Again!

Jun 22, 2009

Remember what I already told you about Vampire Kitties? I tried to warn you, but you didn’t listen. Forget about garlic as a means of defense; Vampire Kitties are instantly […]

Fire Instruction FAIL

Jun 19, 2009

Hahahahahaha! …Oh… Okay, I’m calming down now. [Deep breath to stop the laughter.] Whew. A friend just sent me this photo she saw on FAIL Blog. And, yes, I must […]

Salem Doctor Helps to Organize Blood Drives After Receiving Blood

Jun 19, 2009

Working at the Red Cross, it’s not uncommon to hear inspirational stories about someone whose life was touched or saved by a service of the Red Cross. After hearing so […]