Tag: Service to Armed Forces
Red Cross Helps Connect Mom with her Deployed Marine Husband After Son’s Injury
Story by Denise Holley and Judi Mahoney / Red Cross Cascades Region When her 11-year-old son fell at school and nearly fractured his cranium in 2012, Tania Vera was desperate to […]
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) […]
Tom Murotake Symbolizes Perseverance and Determination for the Red Cross
Story by Harriet Vanderbilt / Red Cross Cascades Region He just keeps “going and going and going!” In 1989, this Energizer Bunny slogan created a brand that is still recognized […]
Volunteer Spotlight: How Vietnam Shaped Linda Jager’s Red Cross Story
Story by Harriet Vanderbilt / Red Cross Cascades Region The American Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission. In […]
Clara Barton and the History Detectives!
Tonight at 9pm, the History Detectives of PBS will attempt to uncover the mystery of a letter that appears to be written by American Red Cross founder, Clara Barton! The […]
Make A Phone Call, Change A Life
In honor of Veteran’s Day, I thought I’d share this brief video about how one family’s life was changed with just a phone call. Every day, the American Red Cross […]
Honoring Soldiers, Past and Present
Tomorrow is Veterans Day. How will you celebrate? Yamhill county in Oregon has several activities planned to honor veterans and soldiers, including an annual Veterans Day blood drive at the […]
11-Year-Old Gathers 30,000 Holiday Cards!
I’m about to mail off a big envelop filled with the 50+ cards we made for the Holiday Mail For Heroes project. (Once I find the stamps…) But 50 cards […]
“The Only Thing That Rhymes With Elf Is Blelf.”
Look at all those cards! A whole table full! As promised, Julie and I set up a craft table in the lunch area today to make Holiday Cards For Heroes. By […]
A Virtual Holiday Card For Heroes!
I’m so excited about this! Remember the other day when I told you about the Holiday Mail for Heroes program? Well some genius thinkers at NHQ have decided to make […]