Every American Red Cross volunteer has a unique story as to why they volunteer, but Disaster Action Team member Tammy Stone’s story is one that truly embodies the Red Cross’ mission. Tammy, who is legally blind, has been a lifelong volunteer, starting her volunteer career at the age of 14, and has continued to serveContinue reading “Volunteer Spotlight: Tammy Stone”
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Making a difference through blood donation: Dominic’s story
One month after his third birthday, Dominic was diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. As part of his treatment, he has received eight blood transfusions, which according to Dominic’s mother, Lara, had a dramatic impact on how Dominic felt. “His hemoglobin kept dropping significantly, which made him just exhausted. Even if he wanted to play,Continue reading “Making a difference through blood donation: Dominic’s story”
Red Cross Lifesaving Award: Man Selflessly Saves Driver from Burning Car
Craig Gay did not hesitate to stop to help when he encountered a vehicle that had been involved in a single-car accident. Craig was driving home late from work when he noticed the vehicle had hit a guardrail and was on fire. He approached the car to check on its occupants and saw the driverContinue reading “Red Cross Lifesaving Award: Man Selflessly Saves Driver from Burning Car”
Home Fire Survivor: Gail’s Story
Every year, the American Red Cross invites volunteers, employees, corporate partners and community groups to help with Sound the Alarm as part of the Home Fire Campaign. Teams go out into the community and offer to install free smoke alarms in homes as well as provide home fire safety information to residents. Since launching inContinue reading “Home Fire Survivor: Gail’s Story”
Volunteer Spotlight: Steve Lucas
This week, our volunteer spotlight highlights Disaster Action Team volunteer Steve Lucas. Steve began his Red Cross volunteer work in 2008 as a First Aid volunteer. Steve has always enjoyed helping others, and with that goal in mind, he spent the next 10 and a half years serving in the United States Air Force. AfterContinue reading “Volunteer Spotlight: Steve Lucas”
EMS Professionals Serve Their Communities as Red Cross Volunteers
The American Red Cross works hand in hand with EMS professionals, and what better way to celebrate National EMS Week than to highlight two EMS workers that also serve as Red Cross volunteers. Both Teresa Kiech and Suneeta Kercood serve their communities through not only their roles as Emergency Medical Services professionals but as RedContinue reading “EMS Professionals Serve Their Communities as Red Cross Volunteers”
American Red Cross and Cedar Fair theme parks team up to maintain the summer blood supply
Blood donors will receive a free Cedar Fair theme park ticket When every second counts, blood products can provide lifesaving care. For this reason, the American Red Cross and Cedar Fair are joining forces to ensure that blood is available for patients who need it. The Red Cross and Cedar Fair invite community members toContinue reading “American Red Cross and Cedar Fair theme parks team up to maintain the summer blood supply”
Volunteer Spotlight: Jordi Saunders
May is National Military Appreciation Month, and we would like to thank one of our very own volunteers for both his military and volunteer service. Jordi Saunders has only been a Disaster Action Team volunteer for 18 months and has already made a tremendous impact on his community. Jordi has served the Red Cross asContinue reading “Volunteer Spotlight: Jordi Saunders”
Volunteering with the American Red Cross: A Mother-Daughter Affair
Guillermina and Rita are mother and daughter. They decided to give back to the community that welcomed them a year ago. Guillermina, a nurse with 25 years of experience, tells us that in her country, Mexico, she volunteered with a local organization that helped people impacted by disasters. Therefore, volunteering with the American Red CrossContinue reading “Volunteering with the American Red Cross: A Mother-Daughter Affair”
Volunteer Spotlight: Janet Johnson
The American Red Cross’ history has been intertwined with nurses since the organization’s beginning. Today, that history is represented by the dedicated individuals that serve the Red Cross as nursing volunteers. One of these incredible nurses is Janet Johnson. Janet is a career nurse, having spent portions of her career at Deaconess Health in EvansvilleContinue reading “Volunteer Spotlight: Janet Johnson”