by Betsy Robertson Theresa Scott was one of the first people in White Salmon, Washington to get the COVID-19 vaccine. She volunteered at a clinic with the North Shore Medical Group, where they were able to safely provide additional vaccines to first responders, senior and immuno-compromised members of her community. The pandemic is what inspired … Continue reading Why I donate: Theresa Scott
A ‘tried and true’ partnership: JBLM provides Red Cross Water Safety Training to hundreds
Red Cross lifeguard training with service members on Joint Base Lewis McChord By: Abby Lutz According to a Red Cross survey, more than half of all Americans either can’t swim or don’t have all the basic swimming skills. That’s a scary statistic, and one the Red Cross is constantly working to improve by providing access … Continue reading A ‘tried and true’ partnership: JBLM provides Red Cross Water Safety Training to hundreds
Divine partnership helps meet diverse needs of patients
Will Willis and Randy Gilbert of Tacoma, WA are veterans, fraternity brothers and now, Red Cross blood donors. By Kristin Alexander Will Willis and Randy Gilbert live by the same values. Connected by their pledge to serve God and the community, the men recently organized a blood drive sponsored by the Tacoma chapter of the … Continue reading Divine partnership helps meet diverse needs of patients
Next Generation Emergency Response Vehicle Brings Boost to Red Cross Disaster Response
By Jennifer Astion This summer, the Greater Inland Northwest Chapter of the Red Cross will be reaching out to the community with a new Emergency Response Vehicle built specifically for disaster relief missions. Thanks to the generous support of individual donations and a $50,000 gift from BNSF Railway, the chapter will use the new vehicle … Continue reading Next Generation Emergency Response Vehicle Brings Boost to Red Cross Disaster Response
Red Cross closely watching climate change
Ryan Rodin (left) is executive director of the Greater Inland Northwest Red Cross chapter and a leading voice on the impact of climate change on disaster intensity, impact and response. By Gordon Williams When you’re the executive director of the Greater Inland Northwest Red Cross chapter, wildfires; their cause, frequency, and community impact, are never … Continue reading Red Cross closely watching climate change
Volunteering on the frontlines: Rhonda Jack
By Gordon Williams Rhonda Jack of Wenatchee, WA first volunteered for the American Red Cross in 2014 after watching news reports about the Oso WA landslide that killed 43 people and destroyed a town. “The Red Cross played an important role at Oso and I wanted to be part of it,” Rhonda says. Back then, … Continue reading Volunteering on the frontlines: Rhonda Jack
How Shivani Jayaprakasam became a Red Cross youth volunteer
By Gordon Williams Red Cross volunteer Shivani Jayaprakasam says that what triggered her passion for teaching disaster preparedness was being stranded in Japan three years ago, while Typhoon Jongdari pounded the country. Shivani and her parents had stopped over in Tokyo en route to a visit to grandparents in India. “I saw how unprepared people … Continue reading How Shivani Jayaprakasam became a Red Cross youth volunteer
Wildfire smoke is more dangerous than you thought
Smoke from a wildfire in Pierce County WA, September 2020 By Gordon Williams You’re familiar with the adage, “Where there’s smoke there’s fire.” But did you know that by reversing that to “where there’s fire there’s smoke”, you can help safeguard your long-term health? Read on… The 2021 wildfire season is off to a fast … Continue reading Wildfire smoke is more dangerous than you thought
Why I Volunteer: Diana Rios
By Jennifer Astion Diana Rios started volunteering at the Red Cross in May of 2020. She knew about the Red Cross and wanted to get involved. “I looked on the website and saw they needed temperature screeners for blood drives,” explained Rios. “I got the hang of it. I was working with a nurse in … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Diana Rios
HOW TO JOIN THE ALL-OUT WAR ON WILDFIRES
By Gordon Williams There is a broad-based campaign underway to reduce the peril of wildfires and you are most cordially invited to take part in it. Leading the drive are the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the U.S. Forest Service, the National Fire Protection Assn (NFPA) and the American Red Cross. Goal … Continue reading HOW TO JOIN THE ALL-OUT WAR ON WILDFIRES
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