Author: Red Cross Cascades Region

Earthquake Etiquette

So, I was minding my own business when a terrifying question came to mind… Would I survive an earthquake? A few minutes ago, the answer to my question was– ABSOLUTELY […]

Prepare-aphernalia: Buckle Up

There’s not much fashionable preparedness gear out there. Sure, there’s a bra that saves lives and a vest for our furry friends. But most things are just conceptual or prototypes, […]

Last Call for Mail for Heroes

When I was a kid, I loved holiday projects. We made paper stockings, Rudolph Christmas tree ornaments, and of course, holiday greetings cards for soldiers and the elderly. The Red […]

Must See TV: A Message of Hope

CCTV (Capital Community Television) in Salem has a few new stars! Our pals at the Willamette chapter of the American Red Cross have joined a slew of other local non-profits […]

Friday Final Cut

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

Ice Ice Baby…

Love hockey? Love ice-skating? Most importantly…love free stuff? On Wednesday, December 15, 2010, the Clark County Donor Center is hosting the Mountain View Ice Arena blood drive…just in time for […]

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 […]

Pay It Forward Today

Today is pretty cool…let me tell you why. Reason One: Many of you may have seen the movie or read the book “Pay It Forward”, a story about a young […]

Attention Filmmakers

MOFILM, a global film-making community, invited the Red Cross to participate in a video competition where aspiring filmmakers can create videos for big brands and social causes. The competition gives […]