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 04, 2013 by Global Administrator
It’s not every full-time university student who devotes as much time as Alisha Virmani does going to bat for victims of bullying. She was in Halifax recently at the annual conference of the Canadian Association of Statutory Human Rights Agencies...
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 31, 2013 by Global Administrator
At a time when many people are slowing down and enjoying their retirement 77-year-old Joan Thomson just can’t do enough. 18 years ago Joan started volunteering with the Canadian Red Cross after she took a First Aid Instructor’s course. Since t...
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 ...
Posted May 08, 2013 by Global Administrator
Happy World Red Cross Day! May 8 was chosen as World Red Cross Day to honour the birthday of Henry Dunant, the Swiss founder of the Red Cross. Today the Canadian Red Cross honours World Red Cross Day by celebrating 150 years of humanitarian a...
Posted April 30, 2013 by Global Administrator
We have some exciting news! It has just been announced our Canadian Red Cross December online gift campaign When You Give, We Give was selected as an honouree at the 2013 Webby Awards. The development of this site was a collaborative effort ...
Posted April 22, 2013 by Global Administrator
April 21-27 is National Volunteer Week. We’re sharing stories from our volunteers across the country. For the past 14 years, Édouard Viau has been known and much appreciated around the Red Cross as a dedicated volunteer and a bit of a jack of ...
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