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Prepare with Pedro: A fun way to build resilient and aware young students
Everyone in the family can have an active role in household safety. Prepare with Pedro and The Pillowcase Project – the two American Red Cross
California Storms Response: Stories of the Helpers
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to volunteer for the American Red Cross during a disaster – take a look back with me at my first deployment experience – to the Caldor Fire in California. I am a Public Affairs volunteer with the Northern California Coastal Region. After retiring from a career in broadcast journalism, I now tell stories for the Red Cross.
Shelter from the Storm
“Over the years, I’ve seen the American Red Cross assist people in their recovery from disasters. I knew I wanted to volunteer someday.”
Unnamed Heroes
A mere 150 yards from shore on the return leg of his swim, a 15-foot, 2,000-pound Great White shark pummeled him with a bomb-like blast so forceful that he didn’t immediately register he’d been bitten. Likely mistaking him for a seal, the shark had sliced into both of Steve’s thighs and abdomen, delivering near-fatal injuries that rendered him unable to swim.
“After I was bit, I tried to float on my back and looked at my legs. Where there should’ve been wet suit and skin, there was just red.”
“A Sweet and Honorable Legacy”
“I feel so grateful and blessed that God gave us a daughter like that, so I said I will continue what she started. She had a big heart.”
Virgie Roy is talking about her daughter, Patricia. On August 4, 2017, just three days after her 22nd birthday, Patricia Roy died in a car accident. An Airman First Class and Cargo Specialist at Travis Air Force Base, Patricia had plans to become a nurse, following in her mother’s footsteps.
How to donate blood: Five simple steps
Story and photos by Alex Keilty/American Red Cross Do you want to give blood but don’t know how? Are you curious about donating blood but
Veterans Day 2022: Recognizing Red Crossers who serve after their military service
A veteran’s transition to civilian life can be tough and sometimes it becomes hard to find a purpose in serving after leaving the U.S. military.
Why I Help: Edmund Tang’s Story
By Sharon J. Alfred, Red Cross, Senior Journalist Volunteer Edmund Tang started volunteering with the American Red Cross at an early age. He was just
A Community of Helpers
Disaster mental health services are an often lesser-known, behind-the-scenes Red Cross resource that is vitally important to the recovery of families affected by disasters. Equally vital are the disaster mental health volunteers that give their time and expertise in support of those who need them. Enter, Sharon Parker.
“A powerhouse of wonderful human beings” – Meet some of our Emergency Response Vehicle drivers
When disaster strikes, the American Red Cross is there to help, from large-scale events, like floods and wildfires to local emergencies, like home fires. And
“It’s not just the support you bring, but the positivity that comes along with it.” – An Interview with Wyn Davies, Red Cross Disaster Action Team member
American Red Cross volunteers come from many diverse backgrounds, with different life experiences, but they all have something in common: they want to help others
Full Circle: Red Cross Home Fire Campaign
American Red Cross volunteers Ron Redmond and Don Powell recently visited the home of Martinez, California resident, Burnie Gipson, to install smoke alarms. Burnie moved to the area after suffering a home fire at his previous residence in San Francisco.
The Spirit of Volunteerism: Celebrating our Volunteers of the Year
The Volunteer of the Year Award is the highest honor a volunteer can achieve within our chapters, awarded annually to the individuals who best exemplify the spirit of volunteerism.
“It’s time for me to give back,” Red Cross Volunteer of the Year says
Although she became a Red Cross volunteer in November 2019, just months before COVID-19 changed everyone’s lives, Marin County’s Marcia Antipa jumped in with both feet and quickly became involved in Red Cross activities throughout the Northern California Coastal Region.
Meet Angela Thompson Hunt: Turning Compassion into Action
“Over the years, I’ve seen the American Red Cross assist people in their recovery from disasters. I knew I wanted to volunteer someday.”
A Spirit to Serve
Jamshid Kiani’s path to the American Red Cross is a familiar one for many volunteers: he was led by a spirit to serve others. Media coverage of Red Cross disaster response in 2015 had piqued his interest, so he sought to learn more.
“A few months after retiring from my job as a chef at a private resort, preparing up to 1200 meals per day, I saw a news item showing Red Cross volunteers providing food and other items to affected clients. I was moved, and I thought to myself ‘I have the knowledge and ability to help with this,’ so I went online to see what the Red Cross is all about.”
“I Want To Do That!”
Barbara is a retired professional newspaper reporter, who has served in many positions with the Red Cross. Now, she is a public affairs volunteer, reporting on the Red Cross efforts to help those affected by wildfires, floods, tornadoes and other disasters.
Meet April Thacker: Making a Difference, One Family at a Time
When glancing through the list of April Thacker’s many American Red Cross volunteer roles, it’s easy to see why her peers describe her as “the Red Cross mission in action.”
Meet Stuart Chessen. Lifelong Volunteer, Dedicated Red Crosser
Stuart Chessen knows the value of preparedness, but also the power of helping people in their darkest moments.
A First Deployment: Telling The Red Cross Story During a Wildfire
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to volunteer for the American Red Cross during a disaster – take a look back with me at my first deployment experience – to the Caldor Fire in California. I am a Public Affairs volunteer with the Northern California Coastal Region. After retiring from a career in broadcast journalism, I now tell stories for the Red Cross.
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