Author: Red Cross Cascades Region
How Americans use Social Tools in Disasters: Infographic
According to two new surveys conducted by the American Red Cross, Americans are relying more and more on social media, mobile technology and online news outlets to learn about ongoing […]
David Douglas High School Football Team “Spreads the Red”
“Football is not just about Xs and Os and wins and losses – it’s character development.” — David Douglas Assistant Coach Jeff Centroni Without high school drives in the summer, […]
Winter Is Coming…
Okay, I will admit that Game of Thrones has sucked me in. Yet apparently NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) and House Stark share the same warning, ‘Winter Is Coming’. […]
My Last Post
It’s my last day here at the Red Cross, and I feel like I should have something profound to say, but I don’t. It’s been five eventful years. Earthquakes, hurricanes, […]
6 Days Left to Submit Your Threadless Design!
Are you a design guru? If you’ve been watching our blog, you know that Threadless is hosting an amazing t-shirt design challenge on behalf of the Red Cross! If you […]
An Etsy Round-Up
Say you want to show off your support for the Red Cross mission, but you’re not into the branded t-shirt kind of thing. Your personal style is more vintage/handmade. Well, […]
Red Cross Multi…Throwing Star
Here’s a shirt design from Glennz Tees. You might be asking, “Where do you keep one of these?” The answer: “Out of reach of small children.”
In case of Emergency: Break Barriers to Preparation (Not the Bank)
Should you quit smoking? Yes. Should you eat less daily ice cream? Probably. Should you be prepared for an emergency? Absolutely. But are you? As a Health Communication Professional, I […]
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 […]
Car Accident Spurs Family Commitment to Donate Blood
Kelsey Harris: star athlete; good friend; attentive student; teenage driver. She was on her way to school one day in Milwaukie, Oregon when she got into a serious car accident. […]