Author: Red Cross Cascades Region
What Does Your Desk Say About You?
“Your desk is some kind of protection – both symbolic and actually physical,” says design critic Alice Twemlow in this sweet little video about the role of desks in our […]
Toilet Ad Big Winner For Australian Red Cross
We’ve previously professed our undying love for the Australian Red Cross. They are cute, mellow, creative, clever and edgy. They’ve also got a great sense of humor, as is evident […]
Your Impact. The World’s Story.
I’ve never given CPR in an emergency. I’ve never been on the scene at a disaster. And I’ve never held someone’s hand after their house had burned down. Still, I […]
New Rescue App Works…Kind Of
There’s a new app, but I’m not sure I’d count on it in an emergency. Would you?
Red Cross Superheroes!
True superheroes give blood and learn CPR. A while ago, real life superheroes from Zetaman.TV visited the Portland Red Cross to donate blood, become CPR certified and “fight the great […]
James Roddey (+ Daughter) Makes A Video
Our friend James Roddey (aka The Prophet of Doom) stopped by this morning to say hi. Just hi, mind you, no imminent death and destruction foretold. He also tipped me […]
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 […]
#Just1Thing You’ve Done!
Whether or not you won our #just1thing contest (and we haven’t picked all the winners yet…hang in there!), I thought you’d like to know what your friends, neighbors and fellow […]
I Wanna Be Like Mike
Did you see the story about the Hillsboro custodian who has saved the lives of not one, but TWO, choking students? Here’s a snippet from the article: [Head custodian Mike] […]
“Pint for a Pizza” Blood Drive – All October!
Help Save a Life at the Papa Murphy’s “Pint for a Pizza” Blood Drive! What’s better than pizza night with Papa Murphy’s Take n’ Bake Pizza? How about a free […]