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Posted June 12, 2013 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
The Round-up offers a weekly sample of what our sister Red Cross Societies are working on around the world. REPUBLIC OF THE MARSHALL ISLANDS: Since April, the Pacific nation of the Republic of the Marshall Islands in Micronesia has been suffering ...
Posted June 10, 2013 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
Guest entry by James Park, Assistant Communications Coordinator in BC Nobody can deny Alvina’s Berggren's dedication to serving the community and working to improve the lives of the vulnerable. Her 24 years of tirelessly volunteering for the Canad...
Posted June 07, 2013 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
I had the privilege recently of meeting an everyday hero, Constable Peter Morris, during a special banquet to recognize those in our community who advocate and promote first aid and water safety programs. Const. Morris, of Toronto Police, was rec...
Posted June 05, 2013 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
The Round-up offers a weekly sample of what our sister Red Cross Societies are working on around the world. MYANMAR: The recent news of Cyclone Mahasen marked the beginning of the 2013 Monsoon season in Myanmar. The storm threatened to sweep acros...
Posted June 03, 2013 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
Susan Fitzgerald has given countless hours of her time to the Canadian Red Cross, and in recognition of her contributions, she was recently recognized with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. Susan was also a recipient of the Queen’s Golden Jubile...
Posted May 29, 2013 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
The Round-up offers a weekly sample of what our sister Red Cross Societies are working on around the world. IRELAND: In June 2009, Ireland became the first country in the world to introduce a community-based health and first aid (CBHFA) approach i...
Posted May 22, 2013 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
The Round-up offers a weekly sample of what our sister Red Cross Societies are working on around the world. SYRIA: The Syrian Arab Red Crescent is supporting a project to provide a range of services, including child protection and psychosocial sup...
Posted May 17, 2013 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
Here’s our team in Edmonton helping spread the word! This year 166 people will drown while boating. Always wear your lifejacket and make every outing a return trip. Of those who drown, 88% are not wearing, or are not properly wearing a lifejac...
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