San Francisco National Youth Council Meeting Post #4

It’s been one heck of a ride this past weekend! I am finally home after a whirlwind of National Youth Council meetings, new projects, new beginnings and San Francisco’s city lights. It is funny how you can only come to appreciate something right in your own backyard when you are able to see it through [...]

American Red Cross CEO and President Gail McGovern visits Joplin while relief operations also aid flood victims in Montana

Nelson’s Red Cross Story

Nelson Lanehart shares a marvelous Red Cross story about perseverance and love.

The Red Cross / Red Crescent World Youth Meeting: Live blogging starts on July 23rd!

American Red Cross youth live blogging from the World Red Cross / Red Crescent Youth Meeting begins on July 23rd!

Cross the Globe: Red Cross podcast launches

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 [...]

Uh oh! The boss is here

Off to the National Youth Institute!

What is the National Youth Institute, you ask? Click here! I am so excited to meet all of you, and to learn from one another about how we can empower our Red Cross! For those of you who can’t make it, stay tuned to RedCrossYouth.org– all presentations will be uploaded here, so you can take [...]

American Red Cross President & CEO on Youth Involvement

Hi Red Crossers! I am so excited about this!  We announced back in April 2008 that Gail McGovern was joining the American Red Cross as its President & CEO.  Today, I write to announce a video that Gail recently made about the importance of Red Cross youth involvement! I’ve had the chance to meet her [...]

Tell the world how a Red Cross experience changed a life, in 75 words or less.

The most exciting and powerful contest I’ve ever seen.   In 75 words or less, describe how a Red Cross experience made a difference for you or someone you know. At the heart of the Red Cross are millions of individuals who give time, blood, money and compassion to help their neighbors in need. When [...]

A new day for the nation and the American Red Cross

A Presidential inauguration is one of the most amazing things to experience. It comes around every four years the impact of it can be life changing for some. It is inspiring to watch people from various backgrounds, from across the country, gather in the wee hours of the morning just to watch our democracy in [...]