By Eilene Guy, American Red Cross volunteer Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross, was known for many things, among them her outstanding leadership skills. To this day, her Red Cross cultivates leadership across its paid and volunteer staff … Continue reading →

By Kathryn Dean, American Red Cross volunteer ‘The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.’ — Mission statement of the American Red Cross … Continue reading →

By Kathryn Dean, American Red Cross volunteer Northern Ohio has many dedicated volunteers who serve the American Red Cross in various ways.  Making up approximately 90% of its workforce, the Red Cross truly relies on the support of its volunteers … Continue reading →

By Akash Mallady, Red Cross volunteer More than 100,000 people in the United States live with sickle cell anemia, an inherited blood disease where red blood cells take on a different shape that leads to complications. They become rigid and … Continue reading →

By Eilene Guy, American Red Cross volunteer What do Marisol Roman in Solon, Alice Hamlin in Findlay and Ramesh Rumba in Bedford Heights have in common with a very special group of millions of people around the world? They’re volunteer … Continue reading →