Posted on September 6, 2008 by redcrossyouth
The National Youth Council is proud to present the Linking Youth to All Red Cross Services contest in recognition of National Youth Involvement Month in November.
Up until October 17, submit an essay describing a project recently implemented that involves youth volunteers in a Red Cross service. Download the submission form here.
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Posted on September 3, 2008 by redcrossyouth
To stay current on Hurricane Gustav, visit our disaster blog. The site combines photos, press releases, videos and audio interviews to provide an up-to-date and comprehensive overview of how the hurricane is progressing.
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Posted on August 28, 2008 by redcrossyouth
An interview with Travis Betz, field operations officer for the American Red Cross.
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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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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 [...]
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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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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 [...]
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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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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 [...]
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Posted on July 28, 2008 by redcrossyouth
Watching them glide through the water at record speeds cheered on by thousands of adoring fans, one would probably never think that an Olympian may need assistance in the pool. But that has always been the role of the Red Cross: to help when the unthinkable strikes.
Earlier this month, Red Cross-trained lifeguards from Nebraska [...]
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