Tag: red cross
2024 American Heart Month Focuses on Prevention and Education
Harriet Vanderbilt, Red Cross Cascades Region In 1964, President Lynden Johnson issued the initial proclamation declaring February American Heart Month. The goal is for everyone, everywhere to raise awareness around […]
Terry Nefcy answers the call to help 24/7
Harriet Vanderbelt/Red Cross Cascades Region Terry Nefcy’s parents taught him the importance of helping those in need from a young age. “Dad and Mom told me that we must do […]
Red Cross Helps Couple Pick Up The Pieces After A Home Fire
Colleen Hathaway/Red Cross Cascade Region One morning in March of 2023, Alanna Sowles’ husband Brandon woke up in their Euguene home and smelled something strange. He went to investigate and […]
Red Cross emergency blood shortage may delay medical procedures
Dawn Johnson, Red Cross Cascades Region The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years. […]
Board Spotlight: Two new board members named Emily using their powers for good
Chelsea White/Red Cross Cascades Region The Central Oregon Chapter of the Cascades Region recently welcomed two new board members and although they are new to the board, they each have […]
Answering the Call: Coast Guard Veteran Bruce Hibbs’ Service after Service
Colleen Hathaway, Red Cross Cascades Region Coast Guard Service For 31 years, Bruce Hibbs served in the United States Coast Guard, contributing his knowledge and skills to an array of […]
Are you looking forward to that warm, dry El Nino winter?
Harriet Vanderbilt, Red Cross Cascades Region Don’t count on it! This October was one of the snowiest on Mt. Hood since 2017 with over a foot of snowfall recorded at […]
Ten Tips to Help Keep Trick or Treaters Safe This Halloween
Red Cross Cascades Region Halloween is just days away. Little superheroes, cartoon and television characters will soon be out in their neighborhoods for trick or treat fun. The American Red […]
Friendship Built through Saving Lives Together
Patricia Griffiths/Red Cross Cascades Region Between the windswept Columbia River and snow-capped Mount Hood, lies the pioneer hamlet of Troutdale, Oregon, where two men have forged a friendship by saving […]
Deploying to Maui: One Volunteer’s Perspective
By Colleen Hathaway/Red Cross Cascades Region The Hawaii wildfires devastating the state are the worst in Hawaii’s history and the deadliest fires in the United States in more than 100 […]