Simple gestures
Teen saves her friend’s life
Lindsey 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 [...]
The Red Cross in 1953
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
Our World, Your Move
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 [...]
A new Youth Disaster Action Team
After working over the past two years to establish a Youth Disaster Action Team at my chapter, the hard work of other youth services volunteers, staff, and myself has finally paid off. This weekend, we will be hosting our first disaster services class, designed specifically for a high school student audience. The meeting will also [...]
Governor signs bill allowing 16-year-olds to give blood
The other day, I went to the blood drive at my high school to give double red blood cell units. To me, it was nothing new since I had been donating whole blood since I was 16 and double red units since 17. However, I was taking this privilege for granted. California is lucky in [...]
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 [...]
Seven more pints to a gallon
I did it! I donated blood for the first time today! What an experience! I read last week that the New England Region was holding their regular blood drive in Brattleboro, VT, so I made sure to mark it on my calendar. Using the Tips for a Good Donation Experience, I had a filling breakfast [...]
