Tag: red cross
The Saving Power of Smoke Alarms
Story by Harriet Vanderbilt/Red Cross Cascades Region Vivian Bates likely was unaware that people often have just two minutes to escape a home fire. She probably had no idea that […]
For 76 Years, We Have Celebrated March as Red Cross Month
Story by Harriet Vanderbilt / Red Cross Cascades Region “I request that during that month (March) our people rededicate themselves to the splendid aims and activities of the Red Cross” […]
First Lady Michelle Obama Recognizes Sergeant Joshua Rassi: Veteran, Blood Donor, Red Cross Employee and a True American Hero
This morning, First Lady Michelle Obama told the story of Sergeant Joshua Rassi, who was hired at Portland Red Cross Blood Services following his service in Iraq! Michelle quotes Rassi, […]
“Whenever you call me, I’ll be there!”
Dedicated blood, double red cell or apheresis donor heroes: our Web page functionality to schedule blood donations will be down today until early Monday next week. Your donation is so […]
A resolution that’s easy to keep… and gives you instant gratification!
The new year is a time for making resolutions, and it’s time to resolve to help those in need by making a tax-deductible donation to the Red Cross before the […]
“I Am The Red Cross” Video
We recently developed a video illustrating the concept of One Red Cross. The intent of the video captures not just language diversity, but also many other aspects such as age, […]
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 […]
The #just1thing You Can Do To Be Prepared Contest! In honor of National Preparedness Month, we’re bringing back our incredibly awesome Twitter and Facebook contest! The Oregon Red Cross and […]