Carmel Lifeguard Receives American Red Cross’s Highest Award for Saving a Life
The American Red Cross honors Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation lifeguard Matthew Selear with the organization’s Lifesaving Award at the Cardiac Arrest Survival virtual summit held in San Diego on Dec. 8 for using his Red Cross training to save a man’s life. It is one of the highest awards given to an individual orContinue reading “Carmel Lifeguard Receives American Red Cross’s Highest Award for Saving a Life”
Two Purdue Fort Wayne students team up with the Red Cross to put on a Migrant Health Fair and Conference Targeting the Burmese Community
By: Adriana Brown, communications intern for the American Red Cross of Indiana Fort Wayne is the largest site of Burmese refugees outside of Los Angeles. A large community many Fort Wayne residents, as well as people across the state, might not know. Many in the Burmese community suffer from specific health problems that are notContinue reading “Two Purdue Fort Wayne students team up with the Red Cross to put on a Migrant Health Fair and Conference Targeting the Burmese Community”
Become a Certified Life Saver – Get CPR Certified at the Red Cross
By: Dani Deuschle, Communications Intern for the American Red Cross of Indiana We all know the famous song by the Bee Gees, Stayin’ Alive. Not only does it have great lyrics and a catchy beat, but it’s that very beat that literally keeps people alive. It’s the pulse we use in CPR. The American RedContinue reading “Become a Certified Life Saver – Get CPR Certified at the Red Cross”
Gary Youth Selected to Create Campaign for the American Red Cross of Indiana
Located in Gary, there is a newly created media team called “AVE Y Productions.” AVE Y empowers youth to share the positive narrative about Gary.
The Impact of a Red Cross Volunteer
Robert Fitzgerald, or better known as Bert, has been one of our most outstanding volunteers. Bert has a master’s degree in Psychology and worked for nearly 30 years at Jefferson County’s Madison State Hospital as a social worker. Bert’s background in health care and mental health has proved invaluable in his many Red Cross volunteerContinue reading “The Impact of a Red Cross Volunteer”
Tri-State Couple Recognized for Their Many Years as American Red Cross Volunteers
A Tri-State couple is continuing to give back to the community in more ways than one. Meet Don and Peggy Racster of Evansville. They have been volunteering for the American Red Cross for many years. Read and watch the full story by clicking here.
Hear how the power of prayer and community have been essential to Tara Brower’s cancer fight
Tara Brower is in the fight for her life. She was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) on December 1, 2020. She credits blood donations from selfless strangers for her ability to keep fighting.
American Red Cross volunteer named Hometown Hero by WEVV-TV in Evansville
Giving selflessly is the mark of any good volunteer, but for one Evansville man, it’s the number of ways he gives back that makes him this week’s Hometown Hero.
“Together We Can Make a Difference” in Ian Slabaugh’s battle against leukemia
Amy Slabaugh was simply amazed.
The American Red Cross had organized a blood drive in honor of her son, Ian, who has battled Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia for more than five years. The goal was to get 50 donors for the Feb. 2 event, but 79 people registered, everyone showed up, and everyone was able to give blood.
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