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You’re Killing Me Smalls!
After the amazing weather this weekend, I dared to dream of potential summer activities: baseball, swimming, running from giant dogs named “The Beast.” Okay, so another summer tradition of mine […]
Today In History: A Big Blast
Fun fact: Volcanoes are named for Vulcan, the Roman god of fire, said to be a master blacksmith who dwelled under Mt. Etna and made it erupt with his anger […]
Another Shirt Post…
If the blood cell shirt doesn’t appeal to you, maybe this shirt will. I mean seriously, who wouldn’t instantly be attracted to the owner of this shirt? Wear at your […]
Lizzie Bell in the ICU
Remember Lizzie Bell? Her touching story about her constant need for blood transfusions caught America’s attention last March when she was featured on the hit television show Extreme Makeover Home […]
Experienced A Near-Drowning? You’re Not Alone…
Some scary facts for you to consider, following a recent Red Cross survey*: * Of those surveyed, 48 percent reported a near-drowning experience. * Nearly 1 in 3 said they […]
I’m Too Old For This…
This weekend, I rode a bicycle for the first time in about 20 years. And, let me tell you, the whole expression, “It’s just like riding a bike!” is not […]
Blood Everywhere!
Robin, Lise, and I have more in common than our love for all things Red Cross; as true Portland girls, we also love to thrift shop! Over the weekend Robin […]
Check Out This Check!
It’s giant in more ways than one, huh? TV personality Drew Carney was nice enough to present this check for $10,000 to our own Maree Wacker at a celebration today […]
Disaster Action Team Responses
A family in St. Helens had a fire in their apartment May 14. The family of 1 adult and 1 child did not have a place to go, food to […]