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1/23/2007 — Red Cross Ready-to-Go kit quick to receive national recognition
The American Red Cross Ready-to-Go Emergency Preparedness Kit, a product just introduced last fall, has been honored by Quick & Simple magazine as one of the best “Quick Fixes” of 2007. The latest in a full line of products from the Red Cross took home the top award in the “Protect Your Family” category.
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1/18/2007 — Red Cross assists communities after severe winter weather
After a severe winter storm blasted parts of the United States earlier this week, temperatures continue to drop and many are still without power in several states from the Heartland to the Midwest. In response to the storm front that brought ice, snow, high winds, freezing rain and even some flooding to states from Texas to Maine, the American Red Cross has been busy opening shelters and distributing food to weary residents in affected areas.
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1/13/2007 — Resolve to Be Red Cross Ready in 2007
A new year suggests new beginnings and a fresh start. For many, it is a time to make resolutions to stop bad habits while others set goals they wish to achieve in the coming year. The American Red Cross encourages all Americans to resolve to prepare themselves and their loved ones in 2007.
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1/13/2007 — Red Cross urges preparation and caution in the face of severe winter weather
Temperatures continue to drop as a severe weather front moves across the heartland of the United States, bringing a variety of conditions to the states in its path including heavy and freezing rain, sleet, snow and bitter winds.
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1/12/2007 — Tracing an island: the Red Cross reunites families in Sri Lanka
On New Year’s Eve of 2005, as disturbing images of the Indian Ocean tsunami gripped the world, American Red Cross Tracing Delegate Sara Blandford boarded a plane.
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1/4/2007 — California students raise funds to support Measles Initiative
After earning a precious $6 from doing his chores all week, a 9-year-old in Saugus, Calif., knew exactly how he would spend it. Handing it over to his teacher the next day, his eyes sparkling with pride, he knew the sacrifice was going to be worth it.
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12/29/2006 — Red Cross helps Florida residents recover from tornadoes
Residents are beginning to clean up and recover possessions from homes damaged by a series of tornadoes that ripped through four Florida counties on Christmas day.
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12/28/2006 — Red Cross helps connect, comfort two marine moms
Lance Corporals Eric Herzberg and Sebastian Ploszaj graduated from their respective high schools in 2005, and both joined the Marines with dreams of attending college one day.
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12/27/2006 — American Red Cross honors humanitarian workers serving overseas
Like all national societies in the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement), the mission of the American Red Cross is focused on providing life-saving programs and services to local communities, and that mission often extends to helping neighbors around the world.
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12/27/2006 — Red Cross responds to emerging needs of tsunami survivors
Two years after a tsunami devastated the Sri Lankan coastline and forced thousands of people to resettle inland, many families have settled into new homes. This includes families who have moved to a brand new community in Walahanduwa near the southern city of Galle. While the people in this community are thankful for their new homes, conditions around the homes have deteriorated to the point that residents face a renewed threat of illness and disease.
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12/22/2006 — “Ice Cream Man” devoted to helping others
Abu Bakar Cendol, born Dec. 26, 1960, had spent much of his life selling ice cream in and around the village of Punge Jurong, where he lived with his wife and five children. A well-respected village chief, Cendol was a model of leadership and success in this community of more than 4,000 people, but to many he is simply known as the “Ice Cream Man.”
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12/22/2006 — Winter storm brings rain, flooding to Gulf Coast communities
For the residents of New Orleans and surrounding areas, a winter storm delivering heavy rains throughout the region may be bringing with it an eerie sense of déjà vu along with the flooding – reportedly knee deep or higher in areas.
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12/22/2006 — Red Cross lends a helping hand to stranded travelers
A severe snowstorm blew through Colorado earlier this week, dumping more than a foot of snow in some places and stranding thousands of holiday travelers. After pummeling the Denver metropolitan area with a reported total of 25 inches of snow, the storm moved east affecting Texas, Kansas, Nebraska and Wyoming.
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12/21/2006 — Red Cross blood donor e-cards brighten holidays
At a time of the year when blood supplies traditionally can reach dangerously low levels in hospitals nationwide, the American Red Cross is hopeful that people will consider giving a different kind of holiday gift. A holiday-themed e-card campaign encourages the public to donate blood.
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12/21/2006 — Red Cross assists Pacific Northwest residents after severe storm
Only a few thousand residents in the Pacific Northwest remain without power today, reports the New York Times, down from more than 1 million during the peak outages after the biggest windstorm the region has experienced in more than a decade struck late last week.
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12/19/2006 — Holiday Safety, A Gift For Everyone
As kids throughout the country are counting down the days until they can unwrap their presents, the American Red Cross reminds parents to use caution and care for gift giving and decking the halls.
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12/18/2006 — OP-ED: Ensuring that Malaria is No More
Malaria might be the world’s most underestimated killer. Even though it is a preventable and treatable disease, each year malaria kills more than a million people and makes 300 million around the world very sick.
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12/13/2006 — When the weather outside is frightful, keep fires delightful and safe
Dropping temperatures across the country this time of year typically prompt a rise in the use of alternative heat sources such as fireplaces, wood or coal-burning stoves and space heaters to stay warm, and unfortunately can signal an increase in the number of home fire incidents.
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12/8/2006 — Red Cross response in Midwest shifts as power is restored
A week after a massive winter storm swept through the Midwest, 19,000 homes and businesses in Illinois and 6,000 in Missouri remain without power, down from more than 500,000 homes at the peak of outages.
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12/8/2006 — Precautions a Must for Safe Winter Travel
Winter storms, including high winds, heavy snow, freezing rain and black ice, can strike quickly and without warning and make driving conditions hazardous. In addition to dangerous road conditions, rapid accumulation of heavy snow can mire and even strand travelers on the road.
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12/6/2006 — Red Cross responds as flooding worsens in Africa
A humanitarian response is building to support hundreds of thousands affected by floods that are ravaging the Horn of Africa, affecting people living in major geographical areas of Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia.
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12/6/2006 — Volunteer Brings Disaster Skills to Thousands of Arkansans
Cheryl K. Schmidt is one of those incredible Red Cross volunteers. By profession, Dr. Schmidt teaches at the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences College of Nursing in Little Rock, Ark. By avocation, she serves as the Arkansas State Nurse Liaison for the American Red Cross.
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12/5/2006 — American Red Cross Receives Four Stars from Charity Navigator
While the holiday season is a time to reflect on all we are thankful for, the Red Cross is thankful for each and every one of their donors. In order to give thanks, the organization works hard to put donor dollars to good use and for the fifth consecutive year, the American Red Cross has been named a four-star charity by the non-profit site Charity Navigator.
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12/4/2006 — American Red Cross strengthens relief efforts after Typhoon Durian hits Philippines
At least 400 people were killed and nearly one million severely affected after the northern islands of the Philippines were battered by Typhoon Durian, a super-typhoon that made landfall on November 30.
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12/4/2006 — Stringing Together Notes of Hope and Love
Children have the power to improve the lives of people around them every day. Some young Cincinnati musicians hold a Music Marathon to raise funds for the Measles Initiative.
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12/3/2006 — Red Cross establishes disaster shelters following severe winter storms in the Midwest
Today, more than 380,000 homes are still without power in Missouri and Illinois following a massive winter storm that stretched across the Midwest. Freezing rain, sleet and snow pelted the Greater St. Louis area, weighing down power lines, snapping trees and creating dangerous driving conditions.
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12/1/2006 — American Red Cross Armed Forces Emergency Services Today
At this time of year, our thoughts often turn to those who will not be home for the holidays – the men and women of the armed forces serving their country far from home. Since its inception, the American Red Cross has been committed to supporting servicemen and women – working to keep members of the U.S. military and their families connected, not just at the holidays but throughout the year.
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11/30/2006 — American Red Cross strengthens its mission to serve people living with HIV/AIDS overseas
She was pregnant, HIV positive – and 14.
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11/28/2006 — American Red Cross Assists Rural Schools and Community Health in China
Deep in the interiors of rural China, the residents of Ningxia and Shanxi provinces live a difficult existence. With open mud pits that serve as toilets and unprotected springs that are susceptible to contamination as their most available source of water, villagers have access to only the most rudimentary water and sanitation facilities.
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11/27/2006 — Youth Volunteer Climbs on the Roof to Raise Funds
Meet Nicole Holden, an American Red Cross volunteer who raised more that $6,000 for North Carolina's Triangle Area Chapter in one short month.
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11/23/2006 — Focus on Safety for a Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a day to reflect on all we are thankful for, enjoy seasonal treats and spend time with loved ones. Although it may not be top of mind, focusing on safety can keep a happy holiday from taking a tragic turn. The American Red Cross offers simple suggestions to ensure you have a safe holiday.
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11/22/2006 — Alma Powell Lauds Red Cross at Youth Symposium
America’s Promise – The Alliance for Youth, a non-profit organization founded by retired Army General Colin Powell, recently hosted a youth symposium in the American Red Cross Board of Governors Hall in its historic national headquarters building on 17th Street in Washington, D.C. – an area in the heart of D.C. often referred to as Red Cross Square.
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11/22/2006 — Thanks for Giving: Planned Gifts — Help for Today, Hope for Tomorrow
While many people are giving thanks for the blessings or gifts they have received over the last year, there are those who are thinking about what they have been blessed to give and will leave behind someday – in the hopes of making the world a better place.
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11/22/2006 — Red Cross Launches Hip, Yet Historical Clothing Line
Calling it “Glam that gives back,” the American Red Cross launched its new line of hip T-shirts Apparel for Life. These fashion-forward T-shirts draw on historical elements and longtime values of the Red Cross that are spun into fresh designs for the in-vogue Red Cross supporter.
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11/20/2006 — Tornado survivor: ‘I felt like the last person on earth’
The rain continued to pour as Riegelwood, N.C., resident Cissy Kennedy ran out of her house and into the most terrifying scene she’d ever witnessed.
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11/20/2006 — When a picture is actually worth a thousand words
Five continents, 180 countries and initiatives ranging from public health to disaster preparedness has led one 9-year-old to a million smiles.
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11/16/2006 — Youth Volunteers Reinvigorate Houston’s Red Cross Club School Program
Several high school American Red Cross Clubs in Houston have renewed energy and strength this school year because of the leadership skills of nine youth volunteers.
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11/16/2006 — Red Cross responds to severe weather in the South
A severe weather front that began wreaking havoc on the Gulf Coast states yesterday is today moving east and north up the coast—bringing thunderstorms and tornadoes to the Mid-Atlantic states.
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11/14/2006 — Warehouse Workers and American Red Cross support integral to success of flood relief in Ethiopia
Besides a network of more than 97 million volunteers throughout the world, one of the most important ingredients of success of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is its system of warehouses.
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11/14/2006 — Honoring All Who Served
On a warm and glorious Saturday in November, thousands gathered at Arlington National Cemetery to honor all United States veterans, in celebration of their lives and contributions during the 53rd Annual Veterans Day National Ceremony.
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11/13/2006 — American Red Cross Delegation Visits Clean Water Projects in Ethiopia
Ethiopia has been dubbed the “land of 13 months of sunshine,” but it actually has two seasons – wet and dry. Even though the short wet season can bring torrential rains, still there is barely enough water to go around for drinking, washing, cleaning and agriculture – making the dry season especially difficult for the most vulnerable in the population – women, children and the sick.
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11/13/2006 — American Red Cross says “Thanks for Giving”
Days are shorter and chillier, trees are dressed in autumnal hues of gold, brown, orange and red and familiar comfort foods cook away as thoughts turn to family, friends and blessings to be counted — it is a time for reflection and for giving thanks.
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11/11/2006 — American Red Cross, Honoring Veterans Today and Everyday
For more than a century, the American Red Cross has honored members of the military by serving the men and women who serve their country and their families.
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11/10/2006 — Red Cross Chapters Coordinate Response in Flooded Pacific Northwest
Record setting rains drenched the Pacific Northwest earlier this week causing hundreds of evacuations, school closings and widespread damages to roadways and homes. The storm dumped three to 15 inches of rain on parts of Oregon by Tuesday and parts of Washington were pummeled with up to 8 inches in just 24 hours.
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11/8/2006 — Dance-a-thon fundraiser supports Measles Initiative
Led by their president, Gopal Narsimhamurthy, the Youth Council of the American Red Cross of Central New Jersey sponsored a dance-a-thon that raised nearly $10,000 for the Measles Initiative.
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11/7/2006 — New York students raise money to fight measles
In between mastering the latest video game and coping with math homework, some may think the busy youth of today do not have time to volunteer or lend a hand to help someone in need. However, many youth in America are finding a bond with other children around the world who need their help to fight a disease that has been virtually eradicated in the U.S.
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11/2/2006 — College Rivalry Swells Red Cross Blood Inventory
Each year members of the Pennsylvania State University American Red Cross Club organize blood drives to correspond with the seasons.
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10/31/2006 — A Happy Halloween, Not a Fright Night
The big day has arrived—today is Halloween, and as children and parents alike begin the countdown to candy, the American Red Cross offers tips for ensuring that whether it's a night of trick-or-treating or a haunted holiday party, your night will remain fright-free.
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10/30/2006 — California Wildfire Prompts Swift Response from Red Cross
Officials are confident that the raging wildfire that broke out last week and destroyed more than 40,000 acres of land near Palm Springs, Calif., will be fully contained by Monday evening.
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10/27/2006 — Perfect time to prepare
This weekend, people across the country will turn their clocks back an hour as daylight savings comes to an end. In addition to gaining an hour of sleep, this annual turning back of the clock is a handy reminder to take time out to prepare for life’s emergencies.
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10/20/2006 — Red Cross Offers Cold Weather Health and Safety Tips
Fewer than 100,000 homes and businesses in Western New York remain without power today one week after a storm dumped nearly two feet of snow on the region. For the tens of thousands still without power, the lack of electricity coupled with the unexpected early winter-like weather makes for a potentially dangerous combination.
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10/20/2006 — Heavy Rains Pound Southern States
Heavy thunder storms that began rolling through the Gulf Coast early this week dumped more than 10 inches of rain in Houston, Texas, and spread as far east as Louisiana. High winds and widespread flooding forced many residents to evacuate their homes. Trained American Red Cross disaster workers are continuing to provide emergency services across the region.
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10/20/2006 — Local collaboration builds bridges, bolsters resilience within Gulf Coast community
Many of the drawings by the children from the Vietnamese Initiatives in Economic Training (VIET) summer programs convey the overwhelming, desperate conditions of their Hurricane Katrina experiences, and some express hope and gratitude.
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10/18/2006 — American Red Cross Responds to Floods in Ethiopia
In a country where severe droughts are the norm, rains should have been a blessing. Tragically, this year’s unprecedented floods in Ethiopia killed hundreds of people and displaced thousands more.
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10/17/2006 — Tricks for Planning a Safe Halloween
Costumes and candy fill store aisles, and pumpkins are stacked high at produce stands and in patches all around town. The signs are aligned and clear—Halloween is here.
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10/16/2006 — October 16 is World Food Day
Every day around the world, 850 million people are unable to obtain the adequate, nutritious food needed for sound health and growth.
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10/15/2006 — Earthquake Strikes Hawaii
Earlier today an earthquake estimated at 6.6 magnitude struck the Big Island of Hawaii. While the earthquake did trigger some landslides, including one that blocked a major highway on the island, aftershocks seem to have subsided and no tsunami was triggered.
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10/9/2006 — Home Fire Disasters More Common than Most Think
Fires kill more Americans each year than all natural disasters combined. Unfortunately, according to a poll by the American Red Cross, four out of five Americans are unaware that fires are the most common disaster in the U.S. and only 26 percent of households have a home fire escape plan.
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10/6/2006 — Shifting gears: Moving from relief to recovery in Pakistan
One year after a devastating earthquake struck Pakistan, Red Cross and Red Crescent response operations are shifting focus beyond emergency relief efforts to include extensive, longer-term recovery assistance.
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10/6/2006 — Red Cross Honors Unsung Heroine
For 40 years, Emily Simmonds' unclaimed ashes had lain forgotten in an unmarked grave in Pomona, Calif., but on Sept. 28, the San Gabriel Pomona Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross helped the world remember Simmonds' heroism when it unveiled a memorial monument commemorating Simmonds’ life.
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10/6/2006 — Red Cross Responds to North Carolina Chemical Fires
Thousands were forced to evacuate the small town of Apex, N.C., early Friday morning after a fire broke out late Thursday evening at a nearby hazardous materials plant. More than 17,000 residents received evacuation orders in fear of noxious fumes.
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10/6/2006 — Red Cross Curriculum Helps Young People Cope with Tragic Events
With a number of school shootings currently making headlines, including the most recent incidents in Lancaster, Pa., and Weston, Wis., it is natural for children and parents to be dealing with a mixture of emotions such as fear and anxiety of the unknown.
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10/3/2006 — The Spirit of America 500 Blood Drive Honors Victims of Sept. 11
The Spirit of America 500 blood drive is a truly special event. Held annually on Sept. 11, the drive recently celebrated its fifth anniversary with unprecedented success. The event not only honors the victims and heroes of 9/11, but also celebrates the selfless, compassionate spirit of blood donors everywhere.
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9/29/2006 — New Red Cross Training Course Aims to Better Serve People with Disabilities Following a Disaster
The American Red Cross is rolling out the latest in its series of courses to better prepare employees and volunteers to serve victims of disasters, regardless of individual characteristics.
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9/27/2006 — Red Cross Aids Ecuadorian Volcano Survivors
The American Red Cross joined an international relief mission after Ecuador's Tungurahua volcano exploded twice this summer, threatening surrounding villages and destroying food supplies.
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9/22/2006 — Pakistani President Honors Relief Work of American Red Cross
Saluting the American Red Cross for its aid in the wake of a devastating earthquake nearly one year ago, Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf presented the “Star of Sacrifice” award to Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, chairman of the American Red Cross, at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
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9/21/2006 — Remembering 9/11: One Volunteer's Story
After the tragic events unfolded on Sept. 11, 2001, Steve Cobb felt powerless to help as so many other Americans did. Cobb, a tennis pro at a suburban country club in the New York City area, thought that there was little he could do to assist the emergency personnel working tirelessly at Ground Zero.
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9/20/2006 — American Red Cross Workers in Germany Answered the Call to Help Lebanon Evacuees
Workers with the American Red Cross Armed Forces Emergency Services (AFES) team both domestically and stationed abroad offer assistance to members of the U.S. military, their families and veterans providing emergency communications between family members, counseling and access to financial assistance for things like emergency travel. Sometimes these workers answer the call to help those who are helping others.
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9/18/2006 — Alaska’s Power of Two program draws top PR pros to help
American Red Cross Alaska chapter serves a vast area.
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9/15/2006 — Red Cross and Partners Observe September as National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that it is partnering with the American Red Cross, AARP, the National Organization on Disability (NOD) and the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) to ensure that older adults and those with disabilities are prepared for all emergencies.
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9/13/2006 — Sprint Golf Tournament Raises Record Amount for Red Cross
Corporate leaders braved the rainy weather Monday, Sept. 11, 2006, to raise more than $1 million for the American Red Cross at the fourth annual Sprint Leadership Invitational Charity Event Golf Tournament.
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9/13/2006 — Measles Initiative Partners Launch Integrated Health Campaign in Indonesia
It’s a rare occasion to be in a room filled with screaming, crying children and see only smiles on mothers’ faces. But today is a no ordinary day – it’s measles vaccination day in Indonesia.
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9/11/2006 — September 11th Recovery Program, a Legacy of Compassion
On a beautiful, sunny autumn morning in 2001, business as usual in Manhattan came to a halt when an airplane hit the World Trade Center.
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9/8/2006 — Strengthening Indonesian Communities through Disaster Training
Over the past several months, the people of Indonesia have endured a series of unrelenting catastrophes.
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9/6/2006 — Katrina Continues to Change Lives a Year Later
One year ago, American Red Cross volunteer Kym Bushong was drawing on her background as a wedding arranger to stage one of the highest-profile events of the season: The nuptials of two New Orleans evacuees in front of more than 1,000 of their closest new friends and media from all over the world in the Houston Astrodome shelter. Boxing titlist Evander Holyfield escorted the bride down the aisle.
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9/1/2006 — Red Cross Responds as Ernesto Moves North
Ernesto made landfall in the Carolinas as a tropical storm overnight and is moving north up the East Coast of the United States, bringing severe weather including heavy rain to the seaboard states. The American Red Cross urges those in the storm's path to stay alert and follow the directions of emergency officials.
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9/1/2006 — One Year Later: Southeast Louisiana Red Cross Chapter Remembers and Regroups
With the ringing of bells and a few blurred eyes, Southeast Louisiana Red Cross Chapter employees, volunteers and supporters commemorated the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina outside of their former offices on Canal Street in New Orleans. The devastated building is still boarded up, so the gathering took place under a white tent in the back parking.
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9/1/2006 — Kuwait Donation Used to Shore Up Disaster Response along the Gulf
Fifteen sparkling new American Red Cross feeding trucks are now ready to bring nourishment and comfort to those in need this hurricane season, thanks to a $25 million donation from Kuwait.
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8/30/2006 — Restoring Clean Water in the Maldives
It’s tough to imagine having water problems on an island located in the middle of the Indian Ocean, but that is exactly what thousands of people in the Maldives are facing.
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8/29/2006 — Hayes Family Weathers Storm’s Destruction with Continued Grace
Hundreds of Mississippians gathered along the shores of the Gulf Coast this past Sunday to commemorate the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Holding hands, they formed a line that they’d hope would stretch from Waveland, Miss., to past Biloxi, Miss. The proud residents talked of where they’d been a year before and how far they’d come.
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8/29/2006 — Red Cross urges preparedness as Ernesto heads towards U.S.
Having become the first hurricane of the 2006 Atlantic hurricane season over the weekend, Ernesto was downgraded to tropical storm status even as it battered the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Cuba. The storm system slowed and weakened as it made landfall yesterday, but forecasters warn that it could regain strength and its hurricane status as it heads for south Florida.
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8/29/2006 — Program Helps Hurricane-Impacted Children
For kids whose lives were dramatically changed by Hurricanes Katrina or Rita, Baker summer day camp was a place to go for 10 hours every weekday and be kids, away from cramped trailers and adults’ worries.
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8/29/2006 — Red Cross Responds to Commercial Jet Crash in Kentucky
A commercial jet traveling from Lexington, Ky., to Atlanta crashed Sunday morning just a half mile from the end of a runway at Lexington’s Blue Grass Airport, killing 49 of the 50 passengers on board. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating of the crash to determine the precise cause.
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8/28/2006 — Ensuring Katrina’s Young Survivors Bounce Back
Amya Cornin looks like any carefree first-grader who loves to play with…plastic bugs. At the school entrance, she bounces past her mother and two older brothers toward the family car, twisty braids held by colored hair-bobs buoying with each sprite step.
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8/28/2006 — Red Cross Leadership Briefings Reach Out to Community Organizations
The American Red Cross recently held briefings in Washington, D.C., with representatives from special interest groups, business and civic leaders and government officials to discuss the changes made in Red Cross disaster relief resources and operational policies since last year’s challenging hurricane season and its plans for the 2006 season.
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8/28/2006 — Red Cross Training Prepares Leaders to Guide Disaster Response in Local Community
On the eve of Hurricane Katrina's one-year anniversary, more than 30 community leaders—invited by the Mississippi offices of the NAACP—attended a comprehensive, one-day American Red Cross training to prepare them to serve as Red Cross shelter managers.
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8/27/2006 — Restoring Homes and Hope along the Gulf Coast
By all accounts, you’d consider Jim Sullenger a soft-spoken man, but his work and presence in one Mississippi community speaks volumes.
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8/24/2006 — Why I Donate Blood
A local man ran a grocery store across the alley from my grade school. He was beloved in our community for his good nature and kindness to the children.
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8/22/2006 — Red Cross Joins Tavis Smiley on the Road to Health
The American Red Cross teamed up with talk show host Tavis Smiley to share the benefits of health and wellness for minority communities at the first ever Road to Health Fair, Aug. 4 and 5 at the Georgia International Convention Center in Atlanta.
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8/18/2006 — Armed Forces Emergency Services: An American Red Cross Caseworker
American Red Cross caseworkers and their predecessors have been sending emergency messages on behalf of United States servicemen and women since World War I.
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8/18/2006 — Reluctant CPR Student Saves Trainer’s Life
“Mrs. Campbell collapsed!” was the cry of two people who ran up to Judy Metz in Pelham High School last fall.
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8/18/2006 — Forecasters Lower Predictions for 2006 Hurricane Season
On the heels of Tropical Storm Chris, forecasters have lowered their predictions for the remainder slightly of the 2006 Atlantic Coast hurricane season. The American Red Cross continues to encourage the public to take this opportunity to get prepared.
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8/18/2006 — Ready When the Time Comes Volunteer Program Expands
Ready When the Time Comes, a corporate volunteer program, is a national partnership between the American Red Cross and Grainger designed to tap into the organization and manpower resources of American businesses to create a corps of volunteers that can be mobilized during an emergency.
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8/10/2006 — Disrupted UK Terror Plot Impacts U.S. Travelers
British authorities announced that they have disrupted a major terror plot intended to utilize liquid chemicals to blow up passenger flights traveling from the United Kingdom to the United States, prompting the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to raise the national threat level for the aviation sector and impacting those traveling on commercial flights today.
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8/8/2006 — Red Cross Assists El Paso, Texas, Residents as Heavy Rains Flood Desert City
The American Red Cross is assisting residents from the El Paso, Texas, area after heavy rains deluged and flooded the desert city. More than 15 inches of rain – nearly twice the annual average – have fallen in the past 10 days.
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8/8/2006 — Real Heroes in the Workplace
Real Heroes awards honor local everyday people whose actions exemplify the true spirit of the American Red Cross. Mike Gilpatrick and Christopher Small were honored recently for their efforts to try and save the life of a fellow employee in Portland, Maine.
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8/8/2006 — Sending Students Back to School Safely
As summer vacations come to an end, students across the country are readying themselves for the start of a new school year. With all of the excitement this time brings, safety may not be the first subject that springs to mind. The American Red Cross encourages parents to take time to talk with their children about safety before school starts.
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8/3/2006 — Tropical Storm Chris Weakens, Recommendations to Prepare Remain Strong
Although Tropical Storm Chris—the third named storm of the 2006 Atlantic hurricane season—weakened Thursday as it continued to travel through the Caribbean, recommendations by the American Red Cross that the public take time to prepare remain strong.
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8/2/2006 — Living His Life with Kindness: One Volunteer’s Story
When Hurricane Katrina whipped through the Gulf Coast last August, leaving an unprecedented trail of destroyed homes and cities in its wake, Rev. Joe Hyun-Seung Yang was once again ready and willing to help, knowing that a much larger challenge lay ahead.
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7/31/2006 — Red Cross Responds to Flooded Ohio Counties
Heavy rain over the past several days caused widespread flooding in northeast Ohio, prompting Gov. Bob Taft to declare a state of emergency. The American Red Cross has opened shelters throughout the area, is beginning mobile feeding operations and is providing clean up kits to those affected by the flooding.
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7/31/2006 — Evacuees Get Warm Red Cross Welcome
“Boogie to the way other end of the airport,” is what Baltimore Sun reporter Chris Yakaitis reported hearing American Red Cross volunteer Pat Ash say as she pointed down the terminal for two new arrivals.
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7/31/2006 — Giving Blood: A Debt Repaid
Fifteen years ago, I watched in a hospital room as a single unit of Red Cross blood gave my dying father the strength to go home and the time for his six children to be with him there for his final days.
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7/31/2006 — 65 Years of Service with No End in Sight
Darold Sea could tell you countless stories about his experiences as an American Red Cross volunteer—maybe more than most volunteers in the international humanitarian organization’s history.
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7/26/2006 — Red Cross Responds to Second Tsunami in Less Than Two Years
Members of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement are responding to an earthquake-triggered tsunami in Indonesia that struck the southwest coast of Java last Monday.
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7/22/2006 — Repatriation of Evacuees from Lebanon
The Red Cross is working to provide evacuees with shelter, food, first aid and emergency communications. Child care, mental health counseling may also be provided if requested.
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7/21/2006 — Sizzling Temperatures a Danger Across the U.S.
Between the heat and humidity, the country is boiling. Last Sunday, more than 20 states broke temperatures of 100 degrees, and the heat seems to be going nowhere fast. The National Weather Service is forecasting ongoing high temperatures, with few breaks from Mother Nature.
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7/21/2006 — Community Relations Liaisons: Filling a Pivotal Role in Red Cross Disaster Relief
Building on lessons from an initial pilot community relations program launched during last year’s hurricane season, the American Red Cross recently gathered employees and volunteers in Washington, D.C. to train as Community Relations Liaisons.
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7/20/2006 — Youthful Initiative, “Rock to Eradicate,” Raises Funds to Fight Measles in Africa
For Chris Chen, U.S. Presidential Scholar and Youth Corp President for the San Gabriel Pomona Valley American Red Cross Chapter, the Measles Initiative is a cause near and dear to his heart.
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7/17/2006 — Preparedness Helps Homesteads Facing Wildfires in the West
For decades the small community of Pioneertown in southeastern California has been known for its roles in Hollywood films, serving as the location for many famous westerns. Recently, this small tight-knit community was thrust into the national spotlight for more unfortunate circumstances—the “Sawtooth Complex” wildfire.
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7/14/2006 — Red Cross Responds to Disasters on Both Coasts as Midwest Faces Extreme Heat
More than a month into the 2006 hurricane season, Hurricane Bud and Tropical Storm Carlotta are spinning in the Pacific Ocean posing no threat of landfall while wildfires, tornados and extreme heat tax the nation and spur American Red Cross responses.
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7/14/2006 — Voices from the Field: American Red Cross Relief Workers Join Ongoing Earthquake Relief Efforts in Indonesia
American Red Cross international relief workers Colin Chaperon of Arlington, Va., and Travis Betz of New York, N.Y., arrived in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, on June 24, 2006, to join the ongoing earthquake relief efforts of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
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7/13/2006 — Red Cross and the National Association of Community Health Centers Partner to Help Underserved Communities
In an ongoing effort to enhance its capacity to effectively support the diverse communities it serves, the American Red Cross is partnering with the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC), extending its reach and ability to deliver life protecting services.
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7/13/2006 — Participation in National Conference Highlights Red Cross Involvement with AADB
Recently the American Red Cross participated in the 2006 National Conference of the American Association of the Deaf-Blind (AADB) , “AADB on the Move: No Deaf-Blind Left Behind,” to share preparedness and volunteerism information with some 850 conference attendees.
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7/7/2006 — Educating Teachers to Help Children in Sri Lanka
In the days and weeks following the December 2004 tsunami, the American Red Cross psychosocial support team visited dozen of schools in southern Sri Lanka to help children overcome their emotional trauma.
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7/6/2006 — Red Cross Responds to Cholera Outbreak in Angola
According to the World Health Organization, cholera claims the lives of 150,000 people in developing countries each year. Although the disease has been virtually eliminated in the United States, in other parts of the world cholera is still all too common and deadly.
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7/5/2006 — Texas Youth Brings Clara Barton's Story to Life
For more than 25 years, the National History Day contest has encouraged students to take a hands-on, exploratory approach to studying history. The theme of this year’s national competition, “Taking a Stand in History: People, Ideas, Events,” intrigued a Texas teenager who then set out to tell the story of Clara Barton and the American Red Cross.
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7/4/2006 — Stay Safe Celebrating America’s Birthday
Often beginning even before the calendar page turns from June to July, the sight and sounds of fireworks begin, reaching a crescendo today after dark as communities across the country celebrate America’s birthday.
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7/3/2006 — Keeping Food Fabulous and Safe for the Fourth
Fourth of July—the words conjure up images of picnics and barbecues with family and friends having fun, making memories and eating lots of fresh summer favorites. The American Red Cross reminds you that safety is a key ingredient in keeping the holiday festive and the food fabulous!
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6/28/2006 — Floods Swamp Eastern Corridor
After intense rain over four days drenched the eastern coast from Virginia to New England, residents are now dealing with dangerous flooding. Nearly 40 American Red Cross shelters have opened in those communities and additional shelters remain on-standby if flooding conditions worsen.
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6/27/2006 — American Red Cross Celebrates Inclusion of Magen David Adom and Palestine Red Crescent Society into Worldwide Organization
“My grandfather said it’s more important to select your partners than to select your business,” said American Red Cross Chairman Bonnie McElveen-Hunter summarizing Sunday’s celebration of the admission of the Magen David Adom, Israel’s first-aid and disaster relief organization, and the Palestine Red Crescent Society into the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
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6/27/2006 — Naylors, Helping Neighbors All Across the Country
It’s a car! It’s a train! No, it’s an ERV—an American Red Cross emergency response vehicle. Each year Red Cross ERVs, thanks to the superhuman efforts of their crews, deliver help and comfort to people in need.
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6/23/2006 — Lightning Safety Awareness Week
The American Red Cross is joining with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and other organizations including state and federal agencies to educate the public about the real risks posed by lightning during this, the sixth annual Lightning Safety Awareness week, June 18 through 24, 2006.
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6/22/2006 — Keeping Your Cool as the Summer Heats Up
In the hot summer months ahead, the American Red Cross reminds people to take extra precautions to stay cool and safe.
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6/21/2006 — Red Cross Connects Brothers Separated by Ongoing Conflict in Sudan
The American Red Cross of Alaska recently helped connect local Anchorage resident Tor Gach with his brother, who lives in a refugee camp in Ethiopia through the delivery of a Red Cross Message to Gach's home.
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6/19/2006 — Tropical Storm Alberto Provides Test for Preparedness Plans
Tropical Storm Alberto, the first named storm of the 2006 Atlantic hurricane season came and went, making landfall midday last Tuesday southeast of Tallahassee, Fla., before moving up the coast.
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6/12/2006 — Tropical Storm Alberto Gains Strength Off Florida Coast
The National Hurricane Center today issued a hurricane warning for the gulf coast of Florida as Tropical Storm Alberto, the first named storm of the 2006 Atlantic hurricane season, continues to gain strength.
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6/7/2006 — Red Cross Offers Psychosocial Support to Earthquake Victims
Ibu Raja was crying when American Red Cross worker Sujata Bordoloi approached her. Raja’s village in Klaten, Indonesia, was leveled by the May 27 earthquake that killed her beloved daughter and many of her neighbors.
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5/31/2006 — Clean Water Makes Communities Healthier in Sri Lanka
For many people, getting a drink of water is as easy as turning on a faucet or grabbing a bottle from the refrigerator, and most people in developed countries don’t think twice about their sanitation system, unless, of course, it’s not working properly.
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5/31/2006 — Fictional Depictions in “10.5: Apocalypse” Offer Real Life Reminders
In “10.5: Apocalypse,” the NBC mini-series, depicted the devastating after effects of a 10.5-magnitude earthquake on the West Coast of the United States.
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5/30/2006 — Clean up after New England floods a community effort
The Mother’s Day floods hit the residents of Island Drive in Merrimack hard, and they learned first-hand how a natural disaster can disrupt their lives.
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5/30/2006 — Red Cross response to May floods in New Hampshire
April showers may bring May flowers, but, unfortunately for the residents of Goffstown, N.H., May showers have brought flooding to the New England region of the United States.
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5/28/2006 — Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement Responds in Indonesia
Partners in the International Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement are immediately responding to the needs of people in Indonesia who have been dealt another devastating blow by Mother Nature.
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5/26/2006 — National Weather Service Predicts Active Hurricane Season
Kicking off National Hurricane Preparedness Week, the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) announced its predictions for the 2006 Hurricane Season on Monday. Forecasters indicate the chance of strong hurricanes hitting along the Atlantic Coast of the United States is about 80 percent above normal for 2006.
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5/22/2006 — New England Flooding Forces Families from Homes, Red Cross Responds
Rains that caused some of the worst flooding in 70 years in the New England region finally subsided in the water-soaked northeastern United States.
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5/22/2006 — Anniversary Tees Celebrate 125 Years of Hope, Humanity and Compassion
The American Red Cross donned new party threads for its 125th "birthday" on May 21, 2006 – a t-shirt series embodying “hope, humanity and compassion” designed by the creative community of Threadless.com.
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5/15/2006 — Red Cross "Ready Dog" Invited to NAB's 2006 Convention
The National Association of Broadcasters invited the American Red Cross to attend NAB's 2006 National Convention at the Las Vegas Convention Center in April to distribute public service announcements.
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5/15/2006 — Red Cross helps Flooded Maine Communities
“A firefighter from the Kennebunk Fire Department knocked on our door about 12:30 a.m., waking us up,” said Steven Chin. “He warned us that the Mousam River was rising and we needed to prepare to evacuate our home.”
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5/15/2006 — Recovering from Deadly Tornadoes in North Texas
The dictionary defines a tornado as “an extremely destructive funnel-shaped rotating column of air that passes in a narrow path over land.” But, ask anyone who has experienced Mother Nature’s violent force, and they would likely give a different definition.
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5/3/2006 — "Hot List" Party Silent Auction to Benefit Red Cross
Recently the Condé Nast Traveller magazine hosted its annual “Hot List” party in New York city, celebrating the magazine’s upcoming May issue and kicking off a silent auction to benefit the American Red Cross.
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