By Gordon Williams Veteran’s Day has always had special significance for the American Red Cross — Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross, was a battlefield nurse during the Civil War. Hundreds of thousands of members of the military and their families have been aided by the Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces … Continue reading How Sarah Satterfield’s military skills serve the Red Cross
Red Cross on JBLM – partnering to prevent suicide
By: Mark Walker A sharp spike in Air Force suicides nationwide is prompting a wide-ranging response from the American Red Cross at Joint Base Lewis McChord. The Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces office on the base is leading a variety of suicide prevention workshops to help commanders rein in the number of self-inflicted … Continue reading Red Cross on JBLM – partnering to prevent suicide
Red Cross swim scholarships make a splash in Tukwila
By Gordon Williams Thanks to the American Red Cross Aquatics Centennial Campaign, there are 177 Seattle-area youngsters who feel safer and more at home in the water than they did only a few months ago. The Red Cross campaign is a nationwide effort to reduce deaths by drowning, by making learn-to-swim lessons widely available. It … Continue reading Red Cross swim scholarships make a splash in Tukwila
Red Cross seeks detectives, curators, preservationists
By Emily Thornton Hundreds of ancient artifacts in northwest offices lie waiting to be discovered -- by the right people. Red Cross items, varying “wildly,” need to be preserved by volunteer detectives to continue telling the stories of yore, shining new light on a profound history. Okay, so they really date back to the 1910s … Continue reading Red Cross seeks detectives, curators, preservationists
Cecilia Gutierrez brings Latina perspective to Red Cross board
By Mark Walker Cecilia Gutierrez wanted to play a role in her community’s preparedness, that’s what first drew her to the American Red Cross – a commitment to help protect the lives of her friends and neighbors. Gutierrez, 60, submitted her application online, hoping to join the Disaster Cycle Services team for her home chapter. … Continue reading Cecilia Gutierrez brings Latina perspective to Red Cross board
How to escape if your home catches fire
By Gordon Williams Just imagine it is the middle of the night and you are sleeping. You are suddenly awakened by the beeping of your smoke alarm, and there is the smell of smoke in the air. Somewhere in your home something is burning, and you and your family must get out and get out … Continue reading How to escape if your home catches fire
Make a plan to make the most of Fire Prevention Week
By Gordon Williams Fire Prevention Week this year runs from October 6 through October 12. That is the time each year set aside by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to get us thinking about the dangers of fires in the home. The U.S. averages 350,000 home fires a year, and those fires kill 2,500 … Continue reading Make a plan to make the most of Fire Prevention Week
Give blood or platelets in October
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, the American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood or platelets to provide hope and healing to patients fighting cancer. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women, and more than 268,000 women are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. In August … Continue reading Give blood or platelets in October
Why seniors need an age-appropriate disaster plan
September 3, 2019. Kissimmee, Florida. Geraldine Riley is a shelter resident at the St Cloud Senior Center. She and her husband, Patrick Riley, came to the shelter on Sunday to escape the expected high winds and torrential rain of Hurricane Dorian. The shelter at the senior center is for residents of Good Samaritan Retirement Village. … Continue reading Why seniors need an age-appropriate disaster plan
Where the “Wild” fits into WA Wildfire Risk
By Gordon Williams Photo: a homeowner talks with Red Cross volunteers during Washington's Wildfire season of 2015 Making predictions is always chancy, since events seldom play out exactly as you think they will. But here is a prediction that is likely to be 100 percent on the money: Demands on Red Cross resources — human … Continue reading Where the “Wild” fits into WA Wildfire Risk
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