Special Delivery: Driving Blood to Seattle Hospitals

By Betsy Robertson Bob Tykulsker has been a Red Cross volunteer since December of 1997. It’s one of two ways the retired software developer now spends what used to be his “work” hours. The other is as a fill-in bus driver for the Mercer Island school district. When his Red Cross supervisor noticed a Commercial … Continue reading Special Delivery: Driving Blood to Seattle Hospitals

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

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