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Get your pet out of a “pickle”
So… my cat Pickles got the cat flu recently, sending me into a tizzy about how to prepare for and prevent any more Pickles-related emergencies. If she had needed first […]
Blood Recipient Spotlight: Gordon Thornburg
One of the best parts about working for the Red Cross is getting to meet all of the amazing volunteers who dedicate their time, passion, and energy to our life-saving […]
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 […]
Students: Enter The Safety Video Contest!
From Oregon OSHA: Cue the director; it’s time for high school students across Oregon to create a 45-second public service announcement promoting young worker safety and health. The top three […]
Is It Winter Yet?
There are many things I love about winter — hot chocolate, mittens, flannel jammies and woolly tights, to name but a few. Well, our friends at NOAA must be looking […]
Zombiefest: Virtual Gaming For A Cause
So, my twin brother plays Warcraft. Therefore, I know that people have fought demons, forged international alliances and even eloped on virtual landscapes. Much like Warcraft’s online world, a sim […]
The Office Takes On Community Service
Speaking of watching TV, I love this clip of the cast from The Office talking about the importance of community service. We already know that they host blood drives and […]
Watching TV Is Good For You
Yeah, I know. Watching TV is bad for your health — it stops you from getting outdoors and being active and it doesn’t challenge your brain. But if you watch […]
Mommy Questions? We’ve Got Answers…
If I were a new mom, I’d have lots of questions… Breastfeeding or formula?Cloth or disposable diapers? (Or better yet, these!)And, most important, where do I find the pinkest, poofiest […]
Inspirational Shopping
Shopping that inspires good deeds… the best kind of shopping! The need for volunteer blood donors is constant. Please make an appointment to donate blood. Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or visit givelife.org. […]