Author: Red Cross Cascades Region
Bridging the Gap
Sometimes a few words can make all the difference. When you hear words of encouragement at the right time, defeat can be turned to triumph. At other times, a few […]
Test Your Knowledge of Our Declaration of Independence!
When the fireworks are over and you’re feeling full after eating too much barbecue, watermelon and ice cream, test your memory skills with a few bits of trivia related to […]
Enjoy Safe Driving and Fireworks this Fourth of July!
For many in the Northwest, summer means enjoying the great outdoors, cookouts with family and friends, and Fourth of July fireworks celebrations. These celebrations are a wonderful way to relax […]
Here’s to Safe Grilling and Happy Splashing this Summer!
Summer is finally here. Now that the sun is peeking through the clouds, it’s time to fire up the grill and tiptoe delicately into the pool. But before we put […]
What to Know Before You Go: Tips for a First-Time Blood Donor
The American Red Cross recently launched our Missing Types Campaign to raise awareness of the need for new blood donors – and those who haven’t given in a while – to […]
Staying Cool During the Hot Summer Months
Summer is here and the heat has come with it. With hot weather in the forecast, now is the time to learn or review some Red Cross safety tips to […]
Where Did A, B and O Go?
Representatives from the Annual Star Wars Blood Drive, Charles Drew Blood Drive, Portland Fire & Rescue Blood Drive, and Local Blood Donors N_tice _nything missing? A few missing letters may […]
We’re Training for Disasters Big and Small
For six years in a row, Red Cross employees and volunteers have gathered for a long weekend each summer to participate in Disaster Academy training. It’s a chance to learn […]
Every Second Counts in Sudden Cardiac Arrest
June 1-7, 2018 is designated as National CPR and AED Awareness Week. The American Red Cross, along with other National Cardiac Arrest Collaborative members, is stressing that every second counts […]
Red Cross Tips for a Safe Summer
Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer when all of us begin enjoying the outdoors and sunshine. The American Red Cross wants everyone to have fun and offers the […]