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Poll: What Kind Of News Do You Want?
As you know, Robin and I recently jetted off to Chicago for a meeting with an incredibly awesome group of Red Cross communications professionals. We had folks from chapters around […]
What the VISTA?!
The security at OTC is first-rate. Just minutes after some enthusiastic VISTA members climbed atop the American Red Cross sign, a guard walked out the revolving door asking that the […]
Wishing On A Star At Westminster
Here’s a connection I never thought I’d get to share…the American Red Cross (and our very own Oregon Trail Chapter) will be represented at The 133rd Westminster Kennel Club Dog […]
What Does “CPR” Stand For?
You might be thinking “Cardiopulmonary Recuscitation,” but according to this comic, you’d be wrong. It’s actually “Climate Protection Response,” and if you haven’t seen this Red Cross white paper on […]
Singles CPR: Calling All Men!
So we’re less than one week away from the event of the year…Singles CPR. And so far, so good! We’ve already had some nice coverage — KPAM’s Bob Miller talked […]
This Is What Happens When You Put A Cat In Costume
A friend sent me this photo from icanhascheezburger.com yesterday. I have no words to describe the weirdness. For the sake of the kitty I can only hope it’s Photoshopped. Our […]
Disaster Action Team Responses
On Saturday, Feb. 67, their was single unit apartment fire in Gresham. When the Red Cross volunteers arrived they assisted two adults with: –A client assistance card to shop for […]
Australian Wildfire Disaster Response
Here is how the Australian Red Cross is responding to the current wildfires: Around 20 evacuation centres are being run by over 400 Red Crossvolunteers and staff to: – Register […]
Disaster Action Team Responses
On Feb. 4, their was a single family fire in Portland. When the American Red Cross volunteers arrived they assisted three adults with: –A client assistance card to shop for […]
Attention Brides and Grooms!
I mentioned this in the Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up, but it deserves a post of its own. A custom oil painting company called painting4u.com is auctioning off the “world’s largest oil […]