Author: Red Cross Cascades Region
On Rabbits and Hurricanes
Growing up, my mom always reminded me to say “Rabbit, Rabbit,” on the first day of a new month. The only rule was that you had to say it right […]
Knowing The “10 Essentials”
First pair of hikers, rescued near the Salmon River — not prepared. Second pair of hikers, rescued near the Salmon River — not prepared. Don’t let this happen to you; […]
Red Cross at the Starlight Parade
I have major Portland pride. I love this city and I try to get everyone I know and love to move here. It’s a great place to grow up, too. […]
Are You Ready to Rock?
The Red Cross knows that blood donors totally rock. We also think that giving blood and helping to save lives doesn’t always have to be as serious as it sounds. […]
Disaster Prevention In The Animal Kingdom
That’s what my friend Teresa called it when she sent me this story about a mama thrush who used her own body as a dam to stop her nest from […]
Vroom vroom vroom…
Ladies and gentleman, start your engines…because Red Cross Racing time is here! The NASCAR season is upon us and the Red Cross Racing blood donor competition is back for it’s […]
The Ultimate Disaster Movie!
Hooray for Dinosaur Comics pulling through again with the Red Cross topics. Cartoon courtesy of qwantz.com
Crisis Camp: Calling All Preparedness Super-Geeks!
FYI for any of you interested in the intersections between disaster response and technology… June 13 & 14th will mark the first ever CrisisCamp. This conference (or rather, unconference) in […]
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… [The place names link […]
Slideshow: Courting Donors Blood Drive
As Tara mentioned yesterday, today is the annual Courting Donors Blood Drive — one of our favorite events. We get to meet princesses, get free massages, eat cake and check […]