Red Cross Stories
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National
June 04, 2013 - PFDs and lifejackets can provide a layer of support to children and adults in the water, and they may protect them drowning or other swimming-related incidents.
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May 22, 2013 - In the spring of 1885, Dr. George Sterling Ryerson set the foundations for what would later be known as the Canadian Red Cross Society by sewing two strips of red fabric onto a piece of white cotton and draping this over horse-drawn wagons transporting injured men.
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May 08, 2013 -
On May 8 2013, the Canadian Red Cross honoured World Red Cross Day - a day where people all over the world, united in their belief in humanity and their desire to make the world a better place, celebrated 150 years of humanitarian action by the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
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May 08, 2013 - By participating in events like National Lifejacket Day, today's youth can gain a better sense of how vital safety and preparation can be in preventing drowning accidents. Best of all, they can also develop new friends and interests, which could influence their choices in the future.
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May 07, 2013 - This national event, which runs from May 5 to May 11, is a great opportunity for families to gain a better sense of what it takes to be prepared for disasters and emergencies.
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May 06, 2013 - Emergency Preparedness Week is an annual event that takes place each year during the first full week of May. This national event is an opportunity for the Canadian Red Cross to remind families to plan for emergencies.
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May 03, 2013 - In 2012, the Canadian Red Cross was accepted as an associate member of the board of directors of the International Life Saving Federation.
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April 29, 2013 - If you're eager to learn more about responding to emergencies, consider these four first aid and CPR courses offered by the Canadian Red Cross to get started.
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April 22, 2013 - Pink Shirt Day is an event observed by the Canadian Red Cross to draw attention to bullying and what damage it can do on the emotional and physical well-being of individuals.
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April 12, 2013 - Do you enjoy looking after children and engaging them with imaginative and stimulating games that foster greater understanding of the world at large?
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