In the United States, an estimated 100,000 people have sickle cell disease, and the majority of those people are of African descent. The disease causes red blood cells to harden, which can then get caught in blood vessels and cause serious complications and severe pain.
Native American Heritage Month: Meet Lauren Snow
By Mark Walker This Native American Heritage Month, we’re highlighting those who play a pivotal role in helping the American Red Cross accomplish its humanitarian mission every day. This week, we’d like to highlight Lauren Snow, an AmeriCorps Member with Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) and a proud member of the Chickasaw … Continue reading Native American Heritage Month: Meet Lauren Snow
Right Place, Right Time
By Betsy Robertson A pair of Red Cross volunteers spent much of Tuesday, July 17 working alongside the Spokane Valley Fire Department. It should have been a routine day of installs. But by the time Jean Bansemer and her 16-year-old son, Grant, returned home to Sandpoint, ID -- it was a night they would … Continue reading Right Place, Right Time
Why Tanya Gardiner Volunteers
I'm currently in the Navy and had been looking for a volunteer opportunity where my training could move with me, and the Red Cross was first and foremost on my mind. I am stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (NASWI) and am a part of the intelligence team that teaches other intelligence teams how to … Continue reading Why Tanya Gardiner Volunteers
Why Gale Wick Volunteers
Gale Wick has been volunteering for the Red Cross for over 58 years. He is currently retired and lives with his wife in Wenatchee. Gale grew up in Montana and began helping others back in the 1960's during an ice storm. His family lived near a mountain pass and the Red Cross used their barn … Continue reading Why Gale Wick Volunteers
AmeriCorps Story of Service: Hanna Lingenfelter
As an undergraduate student, I studied Archaeology and Anthropology. Understanding and fleshing out the definition of culture is central to these fields of study. My understanding of culture and all that encompasses this sole word was pushed further in my graduate program as an Intercultural Studies student. Today, I believe that cultural competency is critical … Continue reading AmeriCorps Story of Service: Hanna Lingenfelter
Why I Volunteer: Joe Hardie
I initially reached out to the Red Cross because I wanted to give blood. But as I looked into their service opportunities, I found there were other ways to help that I hadn’t considered. I currently volunteer on Disaster Action Team (DAT) 6. We’re on call nights and weekends every sixth week. If there’s a … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Joe Hardie
Why I Volunteer: Tanya Puente
Humanitarian at Heart: At the age of 15 I went on my first humanitarian trip to Romania; followed by 5 more throughout high school and just after. I found that I had a true passion for humanitarian aid/disaster relief and wanted to do more of it. I joined the Red Cross in 2005 when Hurricane Katrina … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Tanya Puente
Why I Volunteer: Melanie Cole
I initially came to the Red Cross in 2013 as an AmeriCorps member in South Puget Sound. Before then, I knew very little about the organization and how much impact it actually has on the communities it serves. I fell in love with the idea that I could take part in helping people in need … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Melanie Cole
Why I Volunteer: Riley Campbell
My name is Riley Campbell and I am a Red Cross Volunteer in Seattle, Washington. I was first introduced to the Red Cross while I was abroad in Kenya, studying for Nursing school. The Red Cross taught me skills that nursing school just couldn’t possibly teach in a text book. Once I returned to Washington … Continue reading Why I Volunteer: Riley Campbell
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