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Roadkilled And Still Running!
Even though Hood to Coast happened last weekend, it’s never too late to share a great story.As you might recall, at last year’s Breakfast of Champions, we handed out an […]
Disaster Action Team Responses
On Thursday Morning, there was a house fire in Portland. When the volunteers arrived the helped one adult with: –2 nights stay in a nearby motel.–A client assistance card to […]
It’s Time To Rhyme
Straight or gay,don’t delay,the Stand Up, Stand Out, Stand Proud Blood Driveis under way! This LGBTQ-focused blood drive started just an hour ago. Stop by the Jupiter Hotel before 8pm […]
Gearing Up For Gustav
The folks at National Headquarters are all atwitter about the impending Hurricane Gustav. If you’re anywhere within its path or just want to keep up on the latest developments, be […]
Another Blood Joke
Giving people too much attention on the blog can turn them into monsters. Exhibit A — another joke from the blood folks: Q: What do good platelets do in times […]
Mike Fish: Why I Help
In the coming weeks, the Oregon Trail Chapter will experience an influx of youth and creativity. That’s because our new AmeriCorps members will arrive, kicking off nine months of service […]
Follow-Up: Where Did Our Blood Go?
Remember our new friend Joe? And how he thought he might be able to tell us where our blood went, post-donation? Well, he let us know and it’s GOOD. We […]
What’s Cooler Than Cans?
Last month Lise showed us how to eat in style during disaster. But you know what’s cooler than fancy little cans? A GREAT BIG BUCKET! Costco’s “Emergency Food Kit” is […]
Picking A Red Cross Theme Song
Last week, Robin posted a lovely tribute to the Water Blog in the form of Logan Whitehurst’s “Tokyo Narita.” The Water Blog ran with this idea, posting several other theme […]
Fastest Man Helps China Earthquake Survivors
The Olympic games may have come to an end, but they haven’t been without a lot of excitement along the way. One of the most impressive feats to come out […]