Author: Chad Carter
Behind the Scenes at the American Red Cross: The Professionals Who Keep Blood Moving
Written by Katherine Liu, Red Cross Volunteer What happens to your blood after you donate with the Red Cross? One of the most important factors in the journey from donation […]
Paul Heiman: A Donor, Turned Volunteer, Turned Phlebotomist
Written by Lucy Weber, Red Cross Volunteer The American Red Cross is brimming with outstanding donors, volunteers, and employees. Paul Heiman,a born-and-raised member of the Portland community, just so happens […]
Building Resilience Together: Red Cross and Tribal Nations Strengthen Preparedness Across Oregon
The Cascades Region of the Red Cross is proud of our growing partnerships with our Tribal partners. When disaster strikes, the Tribal Governments lead the responses. The Red Cross responds […]
7 Ways to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday—Safely
Written by Katherine Liu, Red Cross Youth Volunteer It’s not difficult to tell when a Fourth of July celebration is going on, especially if yourneighbors are the type to set […]
Meet the First Cascades Youth Volunteer to Win The National Navin Narayan College Scholarship
Written by Sophia Hong, Red Cross Youth Volunteer The Navin Narayan College Scholarship is awarded annually to just two high school seniors who have served with the Red Cross, honoring […]
Wildfire Prevention Month: Protecting Your Home and Family from Wildfires in the Cascades Region
Written by Allison Skoglind, Red Cross Volunteer Wildfire is an increasing threat across the Cascades Region, growing larger and more destructive each year. After a particularly warm winter season, communities may […]
Meet Our “Prepare With Pedro” Presenter, Jens Haetty
Written by Lucy Weber, Red Cross Volunteer Jens Haetty has always wanted to work with nonprofit organizations. Now that he’s retiring, he’s choosing to spend his time teaching children how […]
Looking Back on 50 Years of Service in the Red Cross with Lifeguard Instructor Greg Kaminski
Written by Katherine Liu, Volunteer When Greg Kaminski earned his lifeguard certification in 1974 and began to volunteer as an instructor with the Red Cross, he had no idea that […]
25 Years on the Road: How Robert Cork Found His Mission with the Red Cross
Written by Allison Skoglind, Red Cross Volunteer When Robert Cork first spotted a job listing for a driver with the American Red Cross, he wasn’t searching for a lifelong calling, […]
Five Spooky Smart Tips for a Safe Halloween
The tree leaves are changing colors, crisp cool air is surrounding us and the spookiest night of the year is around the corner. Little superheroes, cartoon and television characters will […]