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Posted July 11, 2013 by Global Administrator
[slideshow]Congrats to the winners of this year's National Lifejacket Day photo contest! Our annual photo contest helps raise awareness around the importance of lifejackets in preventing drownings. With the weekend quickly approaching we hope these ...
Posted June 13, 2013 by Global Administrator
We're taking a trip down memory lane and looking at some retro Red Cross swim badges. The badges signify the completion of a level of Red Cross swimming courses. The blue badge pictured on the top right is the newest example of the badges given t...
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 06, 2013 by Global Administrator
As the Red Cross marks Water Safety Week (June 1-8), we want to share with you the results from recent research conducted by the Canadian Red Cross around child drownings. Drowning is the second leading cause of preventable death for children under t...
Posted May 27, 2013 by Global Administrator
Photo Credit: IFRC.orgCommunities near Lake Victoria in Tanzania rely on the lake for food, jobs, and enjoyment. Unfortunately, the water also comes with a certain element of danger including the potential for drownings and crocodile attacks. The loc...
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...
Posted May 14, 2013 by Global Administrator
With the May long-weekend fast approaching, the Red Cross and Mustang Survival have a special contest to help you get ready for another fun season of water activities. We know many of you will be looking forward to boating on the long weekend, but...
Posted May 10, 2013 by Global Administrator
Congrats to two of our Social Ambassadors Joallore Alon(@clickflickca) and Amber MacArthur (@ambermac) who both received Injury Prevention Awards at a special Red Cross awards ceremony!Joallore was recognized for his support in helping the Red Cross ...
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