By Charvee Sharma, American Red Cross Volunteer A little competition is always healthy, more so when it involves saving lives! And that’s the spirit behind Janet Spangle’s pursuit to donate blood. As a young child, Janet grew up watching her firefighter dad accomplish the 50-gallon mark, an achievement only a few donors across the US … Continue reading Why I donate blood: Janet Spangle
The Pillowcase Project has taught hundreds of youth in the Northwest Region how to stay safe in an emergency
September is National Preparedness Month. It's the perfect time for kids to learn how to stay safe when an emergency strikes, to practice what they learn and to share their knowledge with family members and friends.
Protecting Your Health During Wildfire Season
This September we were once again greeted by a now familiar sight: brown, hazy air blocking the view of surrounding mountains and hills accompanied by the ever-present smell of smoke.
Proactive Preparedness: How the Red Cross Has Helped the Town of Index Prepare for the Next Wildfire Threat
“We wanted to do outreach in a community that had been evacuated because of a wildfire and be sensitive to that, while also providing wildfire information, home fire information and just general community information,” said Christen.
How the Red Cross is Adapting to More Frequent Disasters
It is a sign of the times that major weather and catastrophic events are no longer measured against the recollections of old-timers, but rather the recent memories of soccer moms and their children. “This year’s Labor Day weekend was bad,” they might say, “but nothing like 2017 and 2018. And 2020 was the worst!”
Why I donate: Jesseica Elliott
Jesseica Elliott, of LaCenter Washington, recently donated blood with the American Red Cross and encourages others to do the same. What motivated her? Read on. "I love helping people. Knowing how crucial my blood type is in emergency settings, my heart just guided me right up to that big red and white bus. In a … Continue reading Why I donate: Jesseica Elliott
For Milly Baquero, Helping Others is the Name of the Game
“I just want to make an impact on my environment whenever possible and relieve someone else’s suffering when and if I can,” she explains. “If I can do that and bring a smile to their face during a disaster, then the mission chose me.”
Staying safe in today’s longer, hotter summers
By Gordon Williams Torrid summer days can leave you feeling sweltering, sweaty, and just plain wiped out. Heat can also expose you to illnesses that range from heat stroke to heart disease. In carrying out its mission to teach preparedness to one and all, the American Red Cross warns, “Extreme heat is deadly and kills … Continue reading Staying safe in today’s longer, hotter summers
Governor Jay Inslee proclaims September 2022, Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month in Washington
Washington State Governor Jay Inslee has proclaimed September 2022 Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. Read the full text of the proclamation here.
How bp And The Red Cross Are Philanthropic Partners
By Gordon Williams, American Red Cross Volunteer Pam Brady and Karen Miller at the North Bellingham Golf Course, August 2022 It’s a 10-mile drive – 18 minutes by car – between the North Bellingham Golf Course in Whatcom County, Washington and the banks of the Nooksack River. Both figure into our story because both play … Continue reading How bp And The Red Cross Are Philanthropic Partners
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