2012 (Page 9)

Red Cross provides relief in flooded Philippines

August 22, 2012 - As the flood waters begin to subside in the Philippines following weeks of typhoons and tropical storms, the need for support in the region remains.

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Migrant and refugee services build resiliency

August 21, 2012 - In Canada, the Canadian Red Cross offers several migrant and refugee services that can benefit migrants and refugees that are seeking safety in Canada.

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Canadian Red Cross supports Welland community after a devastating apartment fire

August 20, 2012 -

"The Red Cross has been so good to us," Steven says, trying to put into words what help from the organization has meant.

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Include a humanitarian gift in your estate plan

August 17, 2012 - Have you been searching for a way to have a lasting impact on the world around you?

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A volunteer's experience of the Thunder Bay Flood

August 14, 2012 - Lisa was one of 160 hard-working, compassionate Red Cross volunteers who worked 16-hour days, in 38 degree weather, to help those in need.

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Photo of the Day: Buckles takes water safety message on the road

August 14, 2012 - Have you heard about our Canadian Red Cross and Transport Canada water and boating safety teams touring the Atlantic region this summer? Since the beginning of June, 16 dedicated students and staff have demonstrated life-saving tips at festivals, parks and beaches to help draw attention to water safety issues.

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World Humanitarian Day honored people who risk their lives for others

August 13, 2012 - Aug. 19 was World Humanitarian Day, an event created in remembrance of the individuals who died in the 2003 bombing of the United Nations (UN) headquarters and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Baghdad.

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Residents of Alberta remember 1987 tornado

August 13, 2012 - When dark skies turn to hail, torrential rains and, ultimately, a tornado, the experience can stick in the minds of community members for years.

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Ministry of Health reports 16 deaths from Ebola in Uganda

August 13, 2012 - An Ebola outbreak continues to affect communities in Uganda, causing a reported 16 deaths as of early August, according to the Ugandan Ministry of Health.

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