TwitterLindsey Nies, a high school senior in Patrobe, PA, was sitting with friends in the school’s cafeteria when one of the girls began choking. What would you do? Fortunately for her friend, Nies is certified in life saving techniques from the American Red Cross. Lindsey immediately asked her if she was okay. Her friend did [...]
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The American Red Cross podcast “Cross the Globe” launched this week. Look for the link on the top right of this page. Have you, your friends or family ever wondered what the Red Cross does in America or abroad? Do you ever sit on long car rides with your iPod, wishing that you had something [...]
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In addition to the @15 contest profiled above, the Red Cross has another opportunity through Facebook and Target to raise up to 3 million additional dollars. If you’ve ever wanted to play the philanthropist, now is your chance! From now through May 25, Target is giving you the power to decide where a $3 million [...]
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Best Buy has set up an amazing opportunity for us at www.at15.com where they will be deciding how to distribute up to $250,000 between four youth orientated charities and American Red Cross Youth is being featured as one of them. You can help us to ensure that the Red Cross receives as much of this [...]
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Join the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement and celebrate World Red Cross Red Crescent Day, which honors the birthday of Henri Dunant, the founder of the Movement. Today is an opportunity to pay tribute to the tremendous, life-saving work that is carried out by millions of dedicated staff and volunteers worldwide each day. This [...]
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This year, the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement celebrates a number of important anniversaries: the 60th of the Geneva Conventions, the 90th of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and the 150th of the Movement itself (which started in Geneva, Switzerland). As the founder of the Movement, Henri Dunant, said [...]
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Recent concern about the H1N1 virus demonstrates how important it is to prepare for emergency situations. Through a few basic steps, you can be ready to deal with everything from earthquakes to pandemics to house fires. Be “Red Cross Ready:” 1. Get a kit 2. Make a plan 3. Be informed For more information on [...]
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