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Preparing for Gustav
Around here the word “Katrina” is uttered with reverence and almost always accompanied by a sigh of remembered exhaustion. Nobody wants anybody to have to go through that again.And now […]
32 Gallons Of Blood Donated…But Not All At Once
Gerald Doran of Phoenix (that’s southern Oregon, not Arizona) has saved more than 750 lives. Yep, you read that right…750 LIVES. Just this month, the hero donated his 257th unit […]
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 […]
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 […]