Red Cross Stories

Red Cross responds in aftermath of Ottawa-Gatineau tornadoes

- Devastating tornadoes have touched down in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. The Red Cross is responding on the ground.  

Red Cross responding to devastation caused by Hurricane Florence

- The Canadian Red Cross is ready to assist as Hurricane Florence wreaks havoc in the United States.  

Red Cross ready to help as thousands flee BC Fires

- With hundreds of wildfires burning in B.C., the Canadian Red Cross is ready to help. 

How an 11-year-old saved the life of her infant cousin

- When Fenyx Aubin-LeBlanc realized her infant cousin was choking, she knew exactly what to do. Fenyx saved her cousin’s life that day.

How an 11-year-old saved the life of her infant cousin

- When Fenyx Aubin-LeBlanc realized her infant cousin was choking, she knew exactly what to do. Fenyx saved her cousin’s life that day.

Red Cross responds to Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

- An Ebola outbreak in Equateur Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, was confirmed on May 8, 2018. The Red Cross is on the ground, bringing stocks of life-saving equipment and supplies to help prevent the spread of the virus.

Red Cross responds as floods impact communities across Canada

- The Canadian Red Cross is working with local and provincial authorities to assist thousands of people impacted by flooding in British Columbia and New Brunswick.

The Canadian Red Cross is facilitating access to healthcare in remote areas of Haiti

- Marbial is a large neighbourhood in Jacmel, the area of Southeast Haiti where the Canadian Red Cross built a health centre as part of the integrated health program that was implemented after the earthquake on January 12, 2010.

For GivingTuesday, Canadian Red Cross aims for 500 life-changing gifts

- Canadian Red Cross encourages all Canadians to get into the spirit of GivingTuesday this year by shopping for meaningful gifts to send friends, family and colleagues. 

Aviva presented with Canadian Red Cross 2017 Partners in Humanity Award

- For their continued commitment to working with the Canadian Red Cross in strengthening the resiliency of Canadians and communities around the world, Aviva Canada has been presented with the 2017 Partners in Humanity Award.