By Kayleigh Montgomery, Canadian Red Cross Digital Volunteer
The holidays are a time to celebrate in good health with family and friends. Give the gift of safety this holiday season with 5 affordable ideas that suit any person on your list.
- Emergency Kit
Buy one or build one. Personalize an
emergency kit for disaster preparedness at home or for winter emergencies. Giving on a budget? Fill the stocking with select preparedness tools like a wind up radio, extra batteries or delicious
emergency food ration.
- First Aid Kit
These handy
first aid kits come in all sizes to fit any budget. This is a great gift to shift little ones’ mindsets to thinking safety first, or for an office secret Santa gift.
- First Aid & CPR Training
The gift that keeps giving and could even save a loved one's life. This gift is suitable for all ages through
Standard First Aid & CPR,
Emergency First Aid & CPR, or for kids,
Babysitting (ages 11–15) and
Stay Safe! (ages 9-13).
- Swimming & Water Safety Lessons
Sunny beaches on your mind? Give the second best gift to a destination holiday with the gift of swimming and water safety lessons. Available for all ages. The Canadian Red Cross offers a variety of courses in
swimming. Check with your local pool or aquatic facility to learn about courses available in your area.
- Donations: Give a meaningful holiday to someone in need
For those who have it all,
give to those who don't. Make someone's holiday season brighter with a donation to the Canadian Red Cross. During winter months, Red Cross sees a surge in families and individuals who need our help through our Disaster Management and Community Health services.
After all, it's the season of family, friends, and giving to those in need.