An interview with Travis Betz, field operations officer for the American Red Cross.
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The 5th line of service!
Posted on August 26, 2008 by Pat West
Those familiar with the American Red Cross know that there are 5 major lines of service: Disaster/Preparedness, Health and Safety, Biomedical Services, International Services, and Service to the Armed Forces (SAF). I personally have experience in the first 4 lines mentioned, but have never even touched the last one, SAF. In fact, I can honestly [...]
Filed under: Armed Forces | Tagged: military, Service to Armed Forces, VA Hospital | 1 Comment »
Message from Malawi youth
Posted on August 25, 2008 by redcrossyouth
This personal testimony to the importance of blood donation was submitted to the Resources section yesterday. It deserves attention on the main page.
From Justin Kamwendo:
just happen to bump ito this site while searching some info on youth, but i guess fate was on my side, becouse i have reant alot from the documents you posted [...]
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Humanitarian efforts ongoing in Georgia region
Posted on August 20, 2008 by redcrossyouth
Wednesday, August 13, 2008 — The American Red Cross is contributing $100,000 to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) efforts to aid many who were injured or displaced as a result of the conflict in Georgia. As the violence spreads beyond South Ossetia, the ICRC is hearing reports of an increasing number of [...]
Filed under: International, National Headquarters, Press | Tagged: Georgia, South Ossetia | Leave a Comment »
Become a hero today
Posted on August 16, 2008 by redcrossyouth
Just kidding. Apparently, this is the cheesiest Red Cross recruitment video you will ever have the pleasure to watch. Courtesy of Liz Quintana and Justin Lam.
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IFRC emergency appeal for Georgians, Russians
Posted on August 11, 2008 by redcrossyouth
Tbilisi/ Geneva (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has launched a preliminary appeal for 8 million Swiss francs ($7.4 million) to meet the emergency needs of around 50,000 people affected by the armed conflict involving Georgian, South Ossetian and Russian troops.
The appeal is intended to ensure adequate surgical and other medical [...]
Filed under: Fundraiser, International, Press | Tagged: Georgia, Russia, South Ossetia | Leave a Comment »
Change a life: it takes two
Posted on August 7, 2008 by redcrossyouth
The cheesiest Red Cross recruitment video you will ever have the pleasure to watch.
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Safety tips for the beach
Posted on August 4, 2008 by redcrossyouth
The lazy, hazy days of summer are here and many of us are heading to the beach for fun and sun. The American Red Cross and the United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) would like everyone to enjoy their time by offering tips for both ocean and beach safety.
Use common sense and watch out [...]
Filed under: Health and Safety, High School | Tagged: beach, safety tips, summer | 2 Comments »
