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“Rebuilding Their Future One Fence Post At A Time”

Jun 12, 2009

I just read an article on Hurricane Ike that reminded me of how natural disasters often leave a mark many months and even years after the event. While it is […]

We May Be Living Next To A “Supervolcano”

Jun 12, 2009

No, I didn’t make that word up. It doesn’t mean “volcano that Robin thinks is super awesome.” According to The Oregonian, scientists are now saying that underneath Mount St. Helens […]

Celebrate World Blood Donor Day on 6/14

Jun 12, 2009

This Sunday 6/14 the American Red Cross joins thousands of other organizations and individuals around the world to recognize blood donors on World Blood Donor Day. The goal of the […]

For Your Reading Pleasure…

Jun 11, 2009

Two article for you before we run off to do something a little more exciting: 10 Things Every Girl Should Know How To Do Before She’s 25 I actually know […]

100 Years Of Nursing Goodies

Jun 11, 2009

Like vintage Red Cross items? You should check out the new Flickr slideshow with a display of items from the last 100 years of Red Cross nursing. See if you […]

“Red Cross Racers” Place Fifth in the 2009 Dragon Boat Races

Jun 11, 2009

Last Sunday, the “Red Cross Racers,” a dedicated team of 25 Red Cross staff members, family, friends, and volunteers, took fifth place in their division of the 2009 Rose Festival […]

Be the Match “Marrowthon”

Jun 10, 2009

The National Marrow Donor Program is holding its nationwide “Be the Match Marrowthon” from June 8 -22, allowing those willing to donate marrow or blood stem cells to join the […]

Sit Back, Relax, and Donate

Jun 10, 2009

I’m pretty lazy. I’m not going to lie about it. My lazy tendencies date back to elementary school and the days of long after school couch naps, accompanied by Cheez-its, […]

Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up

Jun 10, 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 […]

A Cappella Thunderstorm

Jun 9, 2009

Close your eyes and listen to the first two minutes of this video. Amazing how much it sounds like a real thunderstorm, huh? I’d say it’s a sound we don’t […]