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OTC Nurse Donna Jensen, PhD, RN earns Ann Magnussen Award

Oct 26, 2011

This year’s winner of the prestigious Ann Magnussen Award is our very own OTC volunteer Donna Jensen, PhD RN. In her 11 years as a volunteer she has become a […]

“I Am The Red Cross” Video

Oct 24, 2011

We recently developed a video illustrating the concept of One Red Cross. The intent of the video captures not just language diversity, but also many other aspects such as age, […]

Prepare-aphernalia: Office Edition

Oct 24, 2011

Here on the blog we spend a lot of time talking about being prepared. We’re pretty sure that a magnitude 9 or so earthquake (that will cause extensive damage and […]

Monday Only: FrightTown Ticket Giveaway in Portland!

Oct 21, 2011

Get your scares for free!! All presenting blood donors at the Portland Donor Center will receive a free admission ticket to FrightTown (while supplies last). This ticket giveaway will only […]

Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up

Oct 19, 2011

Welcome to the Worldwide Wednesday 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 […]

A Marriage With A Mission

Oct 19, 2011

Having worked a summer job as a sports camp counselor, one might think back on memorable baseball games, dodgeball and maybe even a first bee sting. Few would assume, however, […]

Partying With The Band-Aids

Oct 18, 2011

http://designyoutrust.com/2011/10/13/160506/ Awesome bandages are one of our favorite prepare-aphernalia to talk about on the blog. And the glory of the “WHAT HAPPENED Bandages” is NOW, you don’t have to explain […]

Zombie Apocalypse Survival Guide… for Zombies

Oct 14, 2011

These days it seems like everyone is wondering what will they do if a Zombie Apocalypse happens. Do you prepare by building a safe house? Would you find the nearest […]

Threadless.com – Red Cross Tee Design Winner!

Oct 13, 2011

The results are in for the Threadless Red Cross tee design challenge…and they picked an awesome shirt! Threadless created an amazing idea which honors our everyday heroes through celebrating actions […]

Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up

Oct 12, 2011

Welcome to the Worldwide Wednesday 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 […]