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Worldwide Wednesday Wrap-Up
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 […]
It’s Tiki Time!
Every once in a while, my personal and professional life intersect…but never as spectacularly as what’s coming up on July 15-17. That’s right — it’s time for TikiKon, three fun-filled […]
TYPE O ALERT – PLEASE DONATE
The supply of type O negative blood at the American Red Cross has dropped to critical levels.If you are a type O negative donor you can make the difference between […]
Name That Volcano
Quick! Name 15 volcanoes in the next 30 seconds. Time’s up. Couldn’t do it? Don’t worry, neither can I. * That’s why I’m so impressed by the people who play […]
VIDEO: Salem Volunteer Describes Joplin Devastation
Dr. Pat Lacy of Salem describes her experience volunteering with the Red Cross in Joplin, Missouri.
Today Is World Blood Donor Day!
In 2011 alone, nearly 6 million people across America may require a blood transfusion. With no substitute for human blood, those in need rely on the kindness of donors. Through […]
June 18: Are You Ready? Class
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Let’s Prepare Like It’s 1979
The bread of my weekend sandwich came in the form of two visits to the movie theater. One of those slices had the processed, fluffy goodness of Wonder Bread and […]
Are You Prepared?
Regardless of where we live, it is always a good idea to be prepared for an emergency or natural disaster. The recent severe weather to our east is a good […]