By Dale Steinke Edited by Nancy Waddell Nine students from the University of Washington School of Nursing spent this fall in their community health nursing clinical rotation helping Snohomish County kids and adults be more prepared for emergencies. In the process, they built up critical knowledge they’ll need once they become nurses. “When students only … Continue reading UW student nurses teach emergency preparedness, boost their skills
What Drives Red Cross Volunteers to Help those in Need
EDITORS NOTE: In celebration of "March is Red Cross Month" 2019, we are re-sharing a story that helps to explain the most important aspect of our organization, our volunteers. Why do they do it? What makes them give? One answer: AGENCY. Read on for more... By Gordon Williams Whether it’s aiding the victims of some … Continue reading What Drives Red Cross Volunteers to Help those in Need
Why I Volunteer: Arnold Weaver
My name is Arnold Weaver. I’m 35, have a wife and three children and I’m a professional auto mechanic in Walla Walla, WA. I joined Red Cross with the vision of being able to give back to the community I live in. It can be difficult to find a volunteer program that works with both … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Arnold Weaver
How the Red Cross Manages America’s Blood Supply
by Gordon Williams Pictures by Gordon Williams The Red Cross relies on many skills in carrying out its mission: disaster responders and first aid teachers, mass care workers and water safety instructors. But did you know that in fulfilling one critical element of its mission, the Red Cross relies on trained medical technicians known as … Continue reading How the Red Cross Manages America’s Blood Supply
Hospital Patients Rely on Lifesaving Blood Every Day – But How Does it Get There?
Most of us are familiar with Red Cross blood drives, but the donation is just the beginning of the journey. Our volunteer Biomedical Transportation Specialists provide essential delivery services.
#help1family on Red Cross Giving Day!
#help1family on April 26 with a donation of blood or money to 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
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
Coworkers Honor Cancer Patient by Helping to Save Lives
EDITOR'S NOTE, Nov. 30, 2016: We at the Red Cross have learned of Heather's recent passing. Our deepest condolences and hearts are with her family, friends, coworkers and the many others to whom she meant so much. To help honor her legacy, this story of the bond between Heather and her coworkers will remain on … Continue reading Coworkers Honor Cancer Patient by Helping to Save Lives
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