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Red Cross Aids Hundreds of Oregonians Forced to Flee Wildfires
Story by Patricia Griffiths / Red Cross Cascades “I’m standing in smoky ash-filled air in Salem now, and it’s difficult to breathe even with a mask,” said Chad Carter, Red […]
Red Crosser Proud to Put Her “Boots on the Ground” in South Texas
Story by Harriet Vanderbilt / Red Cross Cascades When Katelyn Dzialowy was asked if she wanted to deploy to Texas to support those impacted by a recent hurricane, she jumped […]
As a Red Cross Volunteer, My Reason for Donating Blood Hits Close to Home
Story by Hannah C. Wood / Red Cross Cascades I’ve volunteered for the Red Cross for the past four years in different capacities. Often, I write about other long-time blood […]
With 50 Years of Volunteer Service with the Red Cross, Ed Epley Shows No Signs of Slowing Down
Story by Julia Green / Red Cross Cascades Region Ed Epley’s voice was warm and welcoming on the phone. “You want to interview me?” he asked. “Well, what do you […]
Corvallis Teen Saves a Life Just Months After Completing CPR/First Aid Training
Story by Patricia Griffiths / Red Cross Cascades On Sept. 18, 2019, 15-year-old Luka Schaefers was startled from a routine family car ride through Corvallis, Oregon to see a man’s […]
Community Volunteer Leader Finding Excitement and Opportunity in New Role
Story by Ali Hargrave / Red Cross Cascades With 3,400 volunteers providing lodging following a disaster, first aid training, staffing blood donation centers, and other numerous services, the Red Cross […]
For Manuel, Donating Blood and Platelets is a Family Affair
Story by Hannah C. Wood / Red Cross Cascades Region At the age of 17, Manuel Baquero made his first lifesaving gift of donating blood. Inspired to donate after seeing his […]
How to Get Ready for Wildfire Season During Coronavirus Pandemic
Story by Cynthia Shaw/American Red Cross Disasters won’t stop during the coronavirus outbreak. It is predicted that this year’s wildfire season is going to be more difficult than last due […]
Red Cross Cascades Region looking for local volunteers due to COVID-19 as wildfire season looms
Story by American Red Cross Experts say the Pacific Northwest could be in for a busy wildfire season this summer and the American Red Cross needs volunteers to help in […]
Life-long Friends Use Platelet Donations to Hangout and Catch-up
Story by Hannah C. Wood / Red Cross Cascades Region I recently spent a morning in the American Red Cross blood donor center in Vancouver, Washington catching up with two […]