Posted December 23, 2013 by Global Administrator
Since the beginning of the year John Gallin has visited his local Red Cross branch in London, Ontario to donate his pocket change. Inspired during a first aid course, John decided his goal was to visit the branch every week to make his donation. In the past 12 months John has surpassed his goal of $100 and has donated almost $600 with a few weeks left still!
Posted December 22, 2013 by Global Administrator
The Canadian Red Cross is mobilizing volunteers in Toronto and across Ontario to assist those affected by the ice storm.
Posted December 17, 2013 by Global Administrator
'Tis the season to stuff stockings and wrap carefully selected gifts for our friends and loved ones. But did you know that you could also give the gift of preparedness this holiday? Some Red Crossers have put together their favourite gift ideas:
Posted December 16, 2013 by Global Administrator
Canadian Red Cross delegate Gwen Eamer shows us the play tent that's been set up on site at the Red Cross field hospital in Ormoc, in the Philippines. Why do they need a place to play? It's all in an effort to help the hospital's numerous young patients and their siblings return to their normal activities and recover after Typhoon Haiyan. The play tent provides them with a safe place to do what kids do best, play and smile!
Many Red Cross branches in Ontario have received their annual order of poinsettias. The poinsettias are delivered to local businesses and residents in exchange for donations. Volunteers from Kingston like Bob Willis assisted in sorting and delivering over 650 poinsettias. The holiday poinsettia campaign raises money to support local programs like disaster management and first aid.
Posted December 04, 2013 by Global Administrator
Kelly Turner started volunteering with the Canadian Red Cross two and a half years ago after assisting in an online group to help the victims of a flood in North Dakota. Since then, she has been deployed to disasters across the country to help provid...
Over 800 Australian Red Cross volunteers recently gathered outside the Syndey Opera House in a giant formation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent emblems as a representation of the Fundamental Principles of Humanity and Voluntary Service. The ...
Posted December 02, 2013 by Global Administrator
A disaster or emergency can be especially stressful for children who are forced to cope with the loss of routine, home, schools, or loved ones. Following typhoon Haiyan, the Red Cross is working with children affected by the typhoon to help them ...
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