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Make an Arrangement to Help Save Lives
The Red Cross and Edible Arrangements®, the pioneer and leader in artistically designed fresh fruit displays and chocolate dipped fruit, are partnering during the month of August to “Make an […]
Digital Tattoos?
That’s right – digital tattoos that monitor your blood via iPhone app. They’re in the testing phase right now, and they could have the potential to replace those annoying finger-prick […]
Don’t Forget! Tomorrow, KGON Rocks the Portland Donor Center!
Help save a life while having a great time at the 2nd Annual KGON “ALL ROCKERS BLEED” Blood Drives located only at the Portland, Vancouver and Salem Donor Centers now […]
Red Cross Needs Help to Refuel Our Tank
Last weekend Vancouver, Washington NASCAR driver Greg Biffle was in town to watch the region’s only race. This weekend Greg will be back on the track for the Indianapolis Brickyard […]
Syrian Nursing Professionals Visit the Red Cross
Yesterday, the Portland Red Cross had the honor of hosting a tour for World Affairs Council of Oregon’s visiting nursing professionals from Syria. We discussed the role of nursing as […]
Dedicated Blood Drives Honor Officer Who Survived Multiple Gunshot Wounds
The Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office recently hosted a two-day blood drive to honor Lincoln City Police Officer Steven Dodds. Officer Dodds received multiple gunshot wounds during a traffic stop […]
A Nifty Thrifting Find
Every once in a while we happen across a thrift store find that we can’t help sharing with you. Today’s comes from the thriftiest thrifter I’ve ever met – Lise […]
So Long, Farewell…
There’s something strangely appropriate about the fact that this video has (Japanese? Chinese?) subtitles and is totally out of synch. It’s slightly oddball, much like yours truly. And, I’m sad […]
Prepare-aphernalia: The Survival Shotgun
We often discuss the importance of having an easy to grab emergency kit prepared for the necessities of surviving without help for a few days. Earthquakes and Tsunamis have been […]
They’ve Got The Power
Um, what??… Korean scientists think they have determined what caused a 39-story Seoul skyscraper to shake violently for 10 minutes, causing the building to be evacuated for two days. Earthquake? […]