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Weekly Worldwide Wrap-Up

Jun 27, 2012

Welcome to the Weekly Worldwide Wrap-Up, in which we consolidate the international Red Cross and Red Crescent news into one list of bite-sized links for you.  It’s a non-comprehensive sampling […]

Jun 26, 2012

Just wanted to pass along this story that exemplifies how, even by small actions, Red Cross volunteers can make a difference: In this case it was preparedness volunteer Alex Roy […]

Emergency Need for Blood & Platelet Donors!

Jun 25, 2012

The American Red Cross has an emergency need for blood & platelet donors of all types. The blood supply has reached emergency levels with 50,000 fewer donations than expected in […]

Ticket to Summer Fun Winners! (So Far)

Jun 21, 2012

Congratulations to Kathryn A. from Independence, Oregon and Shawn O. from Camas, Washington, our first hotel/resort stay winners for the Ticket to Summer Fun blood donation campaign! The American Red […]

Weekly Worldwide Wrap-Up

Jun 20, 2012

Welcome to the Weekly Worldwide Wrap-Up, in which we consolidate the international Red Cross and Red Crescent news into one list of bite-sized links for you. It’s a non-comprehensive sampling […]

We’ve Been Busy This Summer!

Jun 18, 2012

We’ve been busy this summer! Starlight Parade, Pride NW parade and coming up this Saturday is Good in the Neighborhood parade…thanks to everyone for cheering us on!

Charles Drew Blood Drive Celebrates Five Years Supporting Our Community

Jun 15, 2012

Tomorrow, Saturday, June 16, 2012, the Red Cross Portland Donor Center will host the FIFTH ANNIVERSARY of the Charles Drew Blood Drive! Doctor Charles Drew, an African American blood specialist, […]

Weekly Worldwide Wrap-Up

Jun 13, 2012

Welcome to the Weekly Worldwide Wrap-Up, in which we consolidate the international Red Cross and Red Crescent news into one list of bite-sized links for you. It’s a non-comprehensive sampling […]

It’s The Time Of The Season…To Donate!

Jun 7, 2012

Traveling to Mexico this summer? Have tattoos, sniffles, diabetes? Don’t rule yourself out as a blood donor during such an important time! Learn how these things and more can affect […]

New Photos! Starlight Parade, Holiday Celebrations and more!

Jun 6, 2012

Are you on Facebook? Check out all our new photos (like the one below) of Portland Red Cross happenings and be sure to like our page for updates!