Posted March 24, 2012 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
Guest blog by Gwen Eamer, Media Advisor in Ottawa When you think about a ‘healthcare innovation’, what comes to mind? Whirring machines and hundred-dollar bills flying out the window? Sometimes, the simplest ideas can have the biggest impact. Tube...
Posted March 23, 2012 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
Every day, we publish a photo to show the Red Cross at work across the country or around the world. Do you have a photo to share? Let us know! 12,321 pink shirts poured into the Canadian Red Cross office in Regina this week! Thousands of students an...
Posted March 23, 2012 by Global Administrator
Much of Eastern Canada has been experiencing record high temperatures this week, prompting many to swap mitts and toques for flip flops and shorts. But this wacky weather has resulted in the quick melt of snow and ice, and not surprisingly some flood...
Posted March 22, 2012 by Global Administrator
We have some very exciting news that we wanted to share with you. This afternoon, the Canadian Red Cross and Bell Media won a Crystal Award for their “Just Seconds” Public Service Announcement. The Crystal Awards are part of Canadian Music Week, w...
Posted March 22, 2012 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger
Guest blog by Gwen Eamer, Media Advisor in Ottawa Did you know that 780 million people today don’t have access to a safe and reliable water supply? Consider the lost potential in this: 71% of households in Sub-Saharan Africa rely on women and girl...
Have “Hunger Games” on the brain? The film version of the first book from this popular trilogy is set to hit theatres soon. If you haven’t heard of this futuristic story before, it’s about 12 young men and 12 young women who are chosen to compete to ...
Every day, we publish a photo to show the Red Cross at work across the country or around the world. Do you have a photo to share? Let us know! Staff and volunteers from the Syrian Arab Red Crescent provide vital relief to people in the town Blouda...
Posted March 21, 2012 by Global Administrator
The Mexican Red Cross has been responding, including providing medical support, after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck near Acapulco yesterday. The quake was also felt in the country’s capital, Mexico City, where buildings were evacuated. The...
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