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Why I Help

Thursday, September 24, 2009 — I Found Out that Helping Others Helps Me Too

I became inspired to volunteer with the Red Cross Read more

Wednesday, August 19, 2009 — Why I Help - Shelly Walden

In September 2008 Hurricane Ike struck the Gulf Coast, destroying almost everything in its path. Read more

Monday, July 13, 2009 — Why I Help - Art and Betty

Art and Betty Boedigheimer, Pikes Peak Chapter of the American Red Cross, Colorado Springs, Colorado Read more

Friday, June 05, 2009 — Why I Help - JJ Janousek

JJ Janousek has been a devoted worker with the American Red Cross for 22 years. Read more

Thursday, April 23, 2009 — Why I Help - Michael Fey

Michael Fey, Director of Exhibits, Building Services, and Public Safety of SC State Museum (Columbia, S.C.), - The American Red Cross Traveling Museum Exhibit Read more

Wednesday, March 25, 2009 — Disaster Volunteer Gets all the Thanks She Needs

Gaillard volunteers her time and talents unreservedly with the American Red Cross because she is motivated by a desire to help people. Read more

Wednesday, February 18, 2009 — Giving Back to Her Community

Teresa Russ was instantly drawn to the American Red Cross because of its selfless mission to give to others. Read more

Friday, January 16, 2009 — Arvid Simmons, American Red Cross Surry County Chapter, Mount Airy, North Carolina

When I volunteer I know that I am helping to save someone's life. Read more

Friday, January 02, 2009 — Red Cross Brings Mother and Son Team Together to Provide Emergency Relief

Eleanor Morgan, and her son, Jack, have always done volunteer work for the American Red Cross. Read more

Tuesday, December 30, 2008 — Kelly Garrison, American Red Cross Greater Long Beach Chapter, Long Beach, CA.

No matter where I go, I'll always strive to be a part of the American Red Cross. Read more

Tuesday, December 16, 2008 — Krysta Meinzer, Henderson County Chapter, Hendersonville, N.C.

I volunteered for the Hometown Heroes project of the American Red Cross. The Hometown Heroes (HH) project recognizes that ordinary people in the community do extraordinary things to help others, like administering CPR to save another's life. Read more

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