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Meet Dolly, A Red Cross Pooch

Feb 17, 2009

A week ago, I told you about the Red Cross/Westminster dog show connection. Now I’m back with the results and, better yet, a picture of the prize pooch herself!Meet Dolly […]

Singles CPR: A Red Cross Valentine

Feb 17, 2009

Last thing from me about Singles CPR (for now). Here’s the video that Kimberly Wilson of The Oregonian put together about this event.And yes, yours truly provided the voiceover.

Singles CPR: Check Out The Photos!

Feb 16, 2009

Slideshow above, or see the set on Flickr right here.

Singles CPR: Best. Valentine’s. Ever.

Feb 16, 2009

Don’t take my word for it. See what class participant AJ Venable blogged about the class for OurPDX Network right here. And I agree with everything she said — we […]

Disaster Action Team Responses

Feb 16, 2009

On Feb. 11 a family had a single family fire in Garibaldi. When the Tillamook County Red Cross volunteers arrived they assisted the family of 4 with: –A client assistance […]

Top Three Reasons Why People Who Give Blood Are Sexy

Feb 13, 2009

The discussion about why giving blood is sexy began months ago, as I tested out the logic on a variety of female friends and co-workers. All agreed — there’s no […]

Cutest Warning Sign Ever

Feb 13, 2009

Is this not the cutest tsunami warning sign you’ve ever seen? Julie from our Clatsop Service Center out on the coast sent the photo to me, and I love it!  Students […]

Flickr Finds: Donate Blood

Feb 13, 2009

Photo courtesy of remolacha.net fotos

40 Years’ Worth Of Thanks

Feb 13, 2009

In 1968, a white firefighter saved a black baby girl, touching the heart of a divided city. The two did not meet again. Until yesterday.The Boston Globe takes on this […]

How Many College Projects Save Lives? This One Does!

Feb 12, 2009

Heart failure is not a phenomenon limited to older people. In fact, according to one study, approximately one case of sudden cardiac death occurs every three days in organized youth sports. […]