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First Ever Red Cross Team Attends the Veteran Wheelchair Games in Portland.
By Rebecca Marshall/Cascades Region “When you are here, it’s your home away from home. You forget about your injuries and your pain,” says Marine veteran Luis Bernal who’s been coming […]
Cascades Region volunteer Nina Sjoding personifies the Red Cross mission
Story by Harriet Vanderbilt/Red Cross Cascades Region Nina Sjoding lives the Red Cross mission. She is passionate about her work as a Service to Armed Forces Resiliency Workshop facilitator and […]
For Some Military Families, Hope, Comfort and Good News Comes with a Red Cross Smile
Story by Colleen Hathaway / Red Cross Cascades Region It’s not every day that Heidi Shuford can deliver good news. As a Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) […]
Remembering Our Military Forces in May
Story by Diane DeVitto/Red Cross Cascades Region After the rainy month of April, we’re glad to move into the sunshine of May. It’s the kickoff month for a season of […]
The Red Cross Connects Army Father with His Wife and Newborn Son
Story by Diane DeVitto/Red Cross Cascades Region “Crista, you can do this. You’re so strong, so brave. You can do this!” These encouraging words came from halfway around the […]
Helping Our Military Heroes
“I recognize that I can’t fix all the world’s problems,” says Red Cross Volunteer Shelter Associate, Tom Murotake. “I can’t save the whales by myself, but I can set up […]