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Instructor Training Courses FTW!
Did you know that the Red Cross offers classes that certify community members to become a Red Cross INSTRUCTOR? Some people that go through the program will end up working […]
Friday Final Fotos?
Alright, that was a lame attempt at alliteration, but there are some new photo albums to check out on Flickr! KGON (92.3 FM classic rock) had an awesome and incredibly […]
Friday Final Cut
Just a short final cut this week…perhaps no news is good news? 40 U.S. Billionaires Pledge Half Of Wealth To Charity — Would you take the pledge? Hands-only CPR, pushy […]
Sometimes it’s the little things that make your day.
I have a friend in Virginia who just recently put together her first emergency kit. This afternoon she sent me this text message: “So, a big storm knocked out the […]
In case you love Portland’s Art and Fashion shows…
Hey everyone! Who loves Portland’s downtown, artsy, funky, but classy scene?! Uh, everyone in Portland yes?! It’s a Thursday today, and not only is it Thursday, it’s the first Thursday […]
Giving Up For A Good Cause
What would you give up in order to make a difference? For me, it could be those non-fat vanilla lattes. In one week, we’re looking at about $10…and a lot […]
Billy Bob Supports The Red Cross — What About You?
When you think of Billy Bob Thornton, what come to mind first? His award-nominated acting in Sling Blade? His intense phobia of antique furniture? That he spells his last name […]
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 […]
Fire Rages, Red Cross Responds
As I type this, there is a wildfire raging in Central Oregon. And, as I type this, the Red Cross is operating a shelter in Sisters for everyone who has […]
TOAST EMERGENCY!
If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you might know that while I am a foodie, I am definitely not a chef. Take, for example, this conversation that […]