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A Track Record for Saving Lives
There was that one time Ian Wigley gave CPR to a gentleman at a card game, and then there were those other times — at a wedding, a family gathering, and a restaurant — that he helped people who were choking. It’s fair to say that Ian, an Instructor Trainer with the American Red Cross, has a great track record for saving lives.
The Cost of War
“It’s just better for humanity that everyone knows about it.”
Bay Area teen Janaki Rakesh is talking about International Humanitarian Law (IHL), a set of rules developed under the Geneva Conventions designed to limit the impacts of armed conflict.
A Day at the San Jose Blood, Platelet and Plasma Donation Center
Have you every wondered what a day in the life at our San Jose Blood, Platelet and Plasma Donation Center is like? Meet a handful of the people that make the lifesaving work of the Red Cross possible – a volunteer, a phlebotomist and a blood donor.
Two Bartons: Red Cross founder inspired young relative
Many Red Cross volunteers say they are inspired by the values and actions of founder Clara Barton. Athena Barton, in her fourth year as a Red Cross volunteer in Northern California’s San Mateo County, says she has an additional reason to be inspired by Clara Barton: they are related.
Mo Ghandehari – Disaster Action Team Volunteer Extraordinaire
American Red Cross Volunteer Mo Ghandehari is an incredible example of the Red Cross mission – and of the caring and dedicated individuals who do what it takes to accomplish that mission.
A mother’s motivation
Every blood donor is motivated to do so for different reasons. Elizabeth Crisafulli discovered her personal motivation 22 years ago, when her daughter was born very prematurely at 28 weeks.
Red Cross: National blood crisis may put patients at risk
The American Red Cross is facing a national blood crisis – its worst blood shortage in more than a decade. Give now to help prevent further delays in vital medical treatments.
Red Cross volunteer: “This is what we do; we go where we’re needed.”
“I’ve missed weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, special holidays,” says Wallace. “This was my first time missing Christmas.”
Looking back on 2021
Please join us as we say goodbye to 2021 with a look back at some of our favorite stories of the year from all of our lines of service.
Assistance League of San Jose Donates 50 Hug-A-Bears to American Red Cross
50 Hug-a-Bears from the Assistance League of San Jose will be given to children in need of support when the Red Cross responds to disasters.
“I’m here to help, and I care.”
“Margot is so gung ho, and so willing to do whatever it takes to help people out when they need it.”
A nurse, a red cooler and paying it forward
“Man, I wouldn’t be here without those donations, and if that one nurse hadn’t sent the blood with me. That act of kindness saved my life, so I’m paying forward.”
Volunteer lifts morale of all around her
Deborah Torres’s background in social services and mental health and as a bilingual Latina with decades of experience working in the county make her invaluable.
Red Cross responds as atmospheric river impacts California
In response to evacuation orders in Santa Cruz and San Mateo Counties, flooding and potential debris flow, regional Red Cross teams have mobilized to support those in need.
Blood donors gave her the chance to go home
“I am so grateful to the people who donated the blood I received. Because of them, I was able to go home and be with my kids.”
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by recognizing new leadership at the Red Cross
A published scholar, Dr. Jiménez brings decades of work in immigrant rights, lived experience as a Latina immigrant from an indigenous background, and community connectivity to the table.
Local Red Crossers receive prestigious national recognition
The Red Cross Northern California Coastal Region celebrated the national recognition of six local volunteers yesterday during “Monthly Call with Jennifer.” The prestigious Red Cross National Awards represent and honor the highest level of achievements in their respective fields.
Stan Massie keeps the Red Cross connected
Inspired by the work done by volunteers during the 2017 Tubbs fire, Stan signed up to volunteer through the Red Cross website. Now he is as busy — if not busier in retirement as in his professional career.
Local leaders join the Red Cross Board of Directors in multiple chapters
This June, individuals from all across the Northern California Coastal Region of the Red Cross stepped up to help lead their respective chapters.
Special guests helped celebrate new Red Cross Blood Donation Center in San Francisco
San Francisco Mayor London Breed thanked the Red Cross for the new community asset and emphasized the need for donors, especially given the current shortage. “You never know the impacts of what your blood can do for someone else.”
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