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Step Up to the Plate and Support the Red Cross!

Jun 4, 2009

Chicken ain’t nothin’ but a bird! Drive him home! Hustle up! Heeeeeeeybattabattabatta!Whether you’re a true baseball fan, or just like to heckle players by yelling out fun baseball phrases, join […]

Who was that man? I’d like to shake his ha-a-and…

Jun 4, 2009

If you grew up in the 1950’s – or, like me, have just listened to a lot of oldies radio – that headline should cause a certain song to be […]

Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up

Jun 3, 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 […]

Hey iPhone Users, Check This Out!

Jun 3, 2009

Are you hiding from your boss with your iPhone, blasting meteors instead of being productive? Well, now there’s an iPhone application that can help save your dog or cat’s life! […]

“Quick! Someone Perform CPR!”

Jun 3, 2009

For today’s CPR video, we’re keeping things short and sweet with the classic stylings of Homer J. Simpson. The funny thing about this video is that it highlights two things […]

Disaster Action Team Responses

Jun 3, 2009

A family in Happy Valley had a fire in their manufactured home on June 1, 2009. The family had a place to stay, but did need additional assistance. The family […]

Disaster Action Team Responses

Jun 2, 2009

A family in SE Portland had a fire in their apartment on June 1, 2009. The family of 2 adults, needed a place to stay, food to eat, and clothing […]

Prepare-aphernalia: Vegan Bandages

Jun 2, 2009

I know what you’re thinking. No, you can’t eat them.  These cute little bandages are for vegans who care as much about what they put on themselves as the food they […]

Jessica Alba’s CPR Adventure

Jun 2, 2009

In today’s CPR/AED Awareness Week video, we go way back. Back before Dark Angel or Sin City or Fantastic Four. Back before, even, a special appearance on Beverly Hills, 90210. […]

Slideshow: Starlight Parade

Jun 2, 2009

As I mentioned last week, the Red Cross participated in the Rose Festival Starlight Parade this past Saturday 5/30. We weren’t just at the parade, we lit up the night! […]