2004 National News Releases- Canadian Red Cross

2004 National News Releases

12/30/04	Ottawa 67’s, Ottawa Senators/Corel Centre and Canadian Red Cross team up to assist with disaster relief efforts in South East Asia
12/29/04	Red Cross escalates response to tsunami disaster
12/28/04	The Red Cross and Canadian Government send emergency relief to Sri Lanka
12/26/04	Canadian Red Cross appeals for cash donations for earthquake and tidal wave relief in South East Asia
12/21/04	Canadian Red Cross and Canadian Medical Association Sign Memorandum of Understanding
12/13/04	Canadian Red Cross gives lifesaving gift to 730,000 children in Togo
12/13/04	Canadian Red Cross to assist refugee claimants, expected in the hundreds as a result of Safe Third Party Agreement
12/04/04	Canadian Red Cross sends $100,000 to support relief efforts in the Philippines
12/01/04	December 1: World Aids Day Women Bearing the Brunt of HIV/AIDS Globally
12/01/04	World AIDS Day – December 1, 2004 Red Cross Red Crescent commits to shared vision of good practice in responding to HIV/AIDS
11/30/04	The ICRC's work at Guantanamo Bay
11/16/04	Moncton Red Cross Volunteers Depart to Help in Nova Scotia
11/15/04	Red Cross helps people affected by storm in Nova Scotia
11/15/04	Canadian Red Cross elects Kate Wood as president
11/04/04	Saving a life can be as easy as an afternoon
10/28/04	Disaster survivors prove more resilient than aid agencies expect
10/28/04	Halloween Safety Tips from the Canadian Red Cross
10/26/04	David Pratt appointed Canadian Red Cross Advisor and Special Ambassador
10/18/04	Restoring Family Links in Haiti
10/08/04	The Red Cross and the Government of Quebec send medical relief for those affected in Haiti by tropical storm Jeanne
09/30/04	Disaster Preparedness Campaign Launched
09/24/04	Canadian Auto Workers Union pledges $150,000 to support Red Cross hurricane relief efforts
09/22/04	Red Cross relief flight leaves for Haiti
09/19/04	Air Canada sends Red Cross relief shipment to Jamaica
09/16/04	Hurricane Ivan: Canadian banks accepting cash donations for Red Cross relief efforts
09/15/04	Canadian Red Cross and Canadian International Development Agency send relief materials to Grenada on Zoom Airlines flight
09/10/04	Hurricane Ivan: Canadian Red Cross launches appeal to support relief efforts in the Caribbean
09/10/04	World First Aid Day: Red Cross Red Crescent launches the global harmonization of life-saving gestures
09/08/04	Russia: Canadian Red Cross accepting donations to help Beslan hostages and their families
09/03/04	North Ossetia: ICRC aids hospitals in Beslan and Vladikavkaz
08/17/04	Wal-Mart Canada supports Red Cross disaster assistance
07/27/04	CAW Presents Red Cross with $150,000 For Peterborough Flood Recovery Efforts
07/23/04	Red Cross Agreement With ODRAP Ensures Donations Will Be Matched 2-to-1
07/19/04	Needs Remain Great in Peterborough Warns Red Cross
07/16/04	Red Cross Accepts Donations for Peterborough Flood Recovery
07/15/04	Red Cross responds to flooding in Peterborough
06/04/04	Lifejackets Won’t Work If You Don’t Wear Them: Red Cross Water Safety Week – June 6 to 12
06/02/04	Red Cross increases appeal for Haiti and Dominican Republic
05/27/04	Canadian Red Cross contributes $50,000 to the relief efforts in Haiti and the Dominican Republic
05/07/04	World Red Cross Red Crescent Day – May 8: Canadian Red Cross helps to reunite families worldwide
05/04/04	National Emergency Preparedness Week, May 2-8, 2004: Red Cross programs help 350,000 children to prepare for disasters
05/03/04	National Emergency Preparedness Week, May 2-8, 2004: Are Canadians prepared for disasters?
04/28/04	Queen Noor of Jordan to be keynote speaker at tonight’s Canadian Red Cross – Ontario Zone Power of Humanity Awards Dinner
04/26/04	Canada responds to appeal for victims of devastation in North Korea
04/23/04	Canadian malaria initiative to save the lives of thousands of African children
04/16/04	Home Town Concert by Nashville Star Contestant Will Benefit the Canadian Red Cross
04/15/04	Canadian Red Cross - Ontario Zone Announces Power of Humanity Award Winners
04/06/04	Statement - Red Cross condemns recent racist incidents
03/04/04	A Red Cross Delegate From Quebec Leaving for Haiti
03/03/04	Red Cross asks Canadians to invest in their communities
03/01/04	Five years down the road to a mine-free world
02/20/04	Canadian Red Cross Nurse Heading to Haiti
02/13/04	Haiti: Red Cross calls for respect of international humanitarian law
02/07/04	Zellers Announces National Sponsorship of Canadian Red Cross’ Babysitting Program
01/26/04	Earthquake survivors in Bam begin moving in to tented camps
01/12/04	Sun Life Financial donates $50K to the Canadian Red Cross
01/08/04	More funds urgently sought for Iran earthquake victims
01/06/04	Banks accepting donations for the Canadian Red Cross to help earthquake victims in Iran

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