Fran Adams (second from right) practicing social distancing at a meeting prior to opening a shelter in Newark, Delaware. August, 2020 By Gordon Williams If you ask Fran Adams of Olympia WA how many times she has deployed to disasters in 30 years as an American Red Cross volunteer, her usual answer is “too many … Continue reading How Fran Adams managed a covid-19 deployment
How you can fill in what’s missing from world maps
By Gordon Williams If you’re looking for a Red Cross activity that fits the moment, look no further than the Missing Maps program. It is carried out online at virtual events called Map-a-thons, with no face-to-face contact. “All you need is a computer and an internet connection,” says Colin Peterson, senior philanthropy officer for … Continue reading How you can fill in what’s missing from world maps
Jeff Conlee: Why I donate to the Red Cross
By Jennifer Astion Jeff Conlee is a Texas native with decades of experiences with the Red Cross. In 1967, Conlee was stationed on a Naval ship in Long Beach, CA. He learned that his grandmother, who had raised him and his two brothers, was gravely ill back in Texas. “I had just joined the Navy … Continue reading Jeff Conlee: Why I donate to the Red Cross
Norma Smith’s Red Cross memories go back seven decades
By Gordon Williams Volunteer Norma Smith of Bainbridge Island, WA first heard of the American Red Cross in 1943 when she was a 10-year-old growing up in Detroit. In letters back home from his military base, brother Kenneth wrote about the Red Cross serving him coffee and donuts. Kenneth, who later would die in World … Continue reading Norma Smith’s Red Cross memories go back seven decades
Northwest Washington chapter board members leave legacy
Dan Templeman, Darren Redick and current Board Chair, Rob Muszkiewicz, practice safe social distancing while saying goodbye and thank you for their years of Red Cross service By Kristin Alexander The Red Cross Northwest Washington Chapter board’s final meeting of the fiscal year was a literal, virtual success. Current and former board members and executive … Continue reading Northwest Washington chapter board members leave legacy
Why I Volunteer: John Baker
"What a wonderful world we live in."John Baker, Red Cross volunteer By Mark Walker There’s no “quit” in 79-year-old Red Cross volunteer John Baker. “I’ve got the body of a 20-year-old,” Baker said in all seriousness. After a more than 70-year relationship with the Red Cross, Baker’s seemingly boundless youthful energy and commitment to serving … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: John Baker
Coping with COVID-19 plus wildfire smoke
November 13, 2018. California. The smoke choked sky changes the daylight to an indescribable hue. Photo by Daniel Cima/American Red Cross By Gordon Williams When it comes to wildfires and wildfire smoke, so far so good. Wildfire activity in Washington state and neighboring British Columbia has been moderate so far this year -- many fires but … Continue reading Coping with COVID-19 plus wildfire smoke
The Red Cross Pillowcase Project returns — virtually
Evelyn and George Pentz participate in the launch of virtual Pillowcase classes in the Northwest Region By Gordon Williams and Darby Miller A Red Cross public service message, found on Facebook and elsewhere, makes the point that disasters don’t stop simply because we are living through the COVID-19 pandemic. It is precisely because we continue … Continue reading The Red Cross Pillowcase Project returns — virtually
Why I Volunteer: Tyler Nelson
I started volunteering with the American Red Cross because I was looking to gain experience working in the marketing and communications field. The role provided me with various types of tasks that I could do in marketing and communications. I was able to participate in Missing Maps events and contribute posts to regional social media accounts. … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Tyler Nelson
Sewing a promise
By Mark Walker Puget Sound area veterans are sporting new cloth masks adorned with the Stars and Stripes this Fourth of July thanks to the efforts of a Lynnwood Vietnam War veteran. That veteran, who wishes to remain anonymous and simply known as “Andy,” has sewn hundreds of masks to donate to health care workers … Continue reading Sewing a promise
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