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The Historic and Modern Role of Nurses at the American Red Cross
By: Diane Toomey We’re very proud of our heritage at the American Red Cross. Founded by Clara Barton in 1881, her individual contributions during the Civil War pre-date the role we now call nursing, but Clara’s work was exactly that. She learned how to store and distribute medical items, and offered personal support to the … Continue reading The Historic and Modern Role of Nurses at the American Red Cross
Giving Blood: A Family Affair
By Anna Hiatt Edited by Nancy Waddell When Megan LaPlante saw that the Red Cross was doing a blood drive in her neighborhood, she was both excited and nervous. As Miss Montana High School America, Megan was looking for ways to give back to her community, and the mission of the Red Cross “Give Blood” campaign … Continue reading Giving Blood: A Family Affair
In Memory and Honor – 2014 Washington Landslide
By Chris Granville Three years ago, our region witnessed one of the most destructive landslides ever recorded. The landslide near Oso, Washington occurred at 10:37 a.m. that day when an unstable portion of hill collapsed, sending mud and debris across the Stillaguamish River and destroying 49 homes in the neighborhood of Steelhead Haven. Tragically, 43 … Continue reading In Memory and Honor – 2014 Washington Landslide
Red Cross Techies Descend upon Seattle
By: Bruce Swee The Red Cross version of March Madness included eight pallets of IT equipment and over 40 volunteers descending upon Seattle, Washington from across the United States. The group and the gear came for what we believe is our largest Disaster Services Technology (DST) training to date. From March 7-9, volunteers from the … Continue reading Red Cross Techies Descend upon Seattle
All Dressed Up for Red Cross Month
The City of Wenatchee, WA is most commonly known as the "Apple Capital of the World," but this month, we’re unofficially calling it the “Red Cross Capital of Washington State!” Take a stroll down Wenatchee Avenue and you’ll see why. You can’t miss the bright white banners lining the downtown corridor. It’s a tradition that … Continue reading All Dressed Up for Red Cross Month
zulily’s Giving Mission includes Giving Blood
By: Diane Toomey Photos by: Kayako Sareen Many corporations and businesses are discovering the value of a work culture that provides meaning and purpose for employees. zulily, a Seattle based e-commerce retail company, provides full time employees 8 hours of paid volunteer time each quarter to give back through various local communities and philanthropic organizations. … Continue reading zulily’s Giving Mission includes Giving Blood
Biomed Road Warriors
Left to right: Paul McDonald, Darrell Lamberton, Stew Gram, John Trudeau, Lori Amodio, Bill Munson, Jerry and Bonnie Moore, Mike Alliston By Faith Hoyt It’s 7 a.m. on a Sunday, and Lori Amodio is headed to Central Washington Hospital to deliver blood to their clinical lab. She sits behind the wheel of a white Dodge … Continue reading Biomed Road Warriors
Red Quest – A Passport to Meaningful Red Cross Volunteer Service
By: Kristen Vodek The King County Chapter Office hosted an internal job fair February 16 to provide volunteers, family, and friends the opportunity to learn more about projects and programs within the Red Cross. Volunteers chatted with representatives from each line of service and learned about new initiatives. “We thought that this would be a … Continue reading Red Quest – A Passport to Meaningful Red Cross Volunteer Service
Community is Key to Disaster Preparedness
By: Maggie Shepherd On a recent winter evening, people of all ages and walks of life gathered at the American Red Cross in Seattle to learn how to support themselves, their families, and their neighbors in the event of an emergency. Three professionals, Dana Catts from the Seattle Fire Department and Kristen Tinsley and Matt … Continue reading Community is Key to Disaster Preparedness
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