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Come “See” Portland Blood Donors at Upcoming Art Exhibit

Jul 5, 2011

Through voluntary photos of Red Cross Portland Center blood donor arms, artist MaryAnn Puls has contributed to a larger exhibit entitled “The Hunt,” showing at the Hoffman Gallery from July […]

VIDEO: The Beginnings of the American Red Cross

Jul 5, 2011

After a weekend filled with BBQ, biking, pool partying (yes, I FINALLY have friends with pools!), fireworks and so much more, my patriotism is still going strong. If you’re feeling […]

Friday Final Cut

Jul 1, 2011

It’s Friday, and once again we find ourselves with a plethora of stories. So here’s your final cut…everything that we wanted to share, but don’t have time to blog. Enjoy! […]

90 Days Of (Amazing) Art

Jun 30, 2011

Growing up, people would note that my parents are both artists, thus prompting the question: “So Lise, do you have any artistic talent?” Sadly, the answer was no. Put a […]

Personal Messages From Japan

Jun 30, 2011

This was brought to my attention by @ChrisRotvik, who has been doing some volunteer work with the Red Cross. The video comes from the Twitter blog, where they shared the […]

Fun With Children’s Toys! (And Monster Asian Carp)

Jun 29, 2011

Really, there are no words…just watch.

Meet Allan McGeough

Jun 28, 2011

Meet Allan McGeough. Allan’s the Executive Director of the Mid-Dakota Chapter of the American Red Cross. He’s a resident of Minot. And his house is currently 9 feet under water. […]

Red, White and YOU Blood Drives – July 4th!

Jun 28, 2011

The Red Cross will host its annual Celebrate Freedom blood drives on Monday, July 4, 2011. The Celebrate Freedom events help give an important boost to vital blood collections during […]

Shop For A Cause: KEEN Shoes

Jun 28, 2011

If you didn’t already love Portland’s KEEN shoes, your heart will beat just a little faster knowing that your sporty summer shoe purchase can help support Red Cross spring storm […]

Prepare-aphernalia: Gizmodo Taste Test!

Jun 27, 2011

We’ve blogged Costco’s $2,999 1-year, 4-person supply of freeze dried and dehydrated food before. We ogled the colorful cans, figured out the total number of servings (18,485!) and determined the […]