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A list of our most recent press releases:
5/8/2008 — World Red Cross Red Crescent Day In Action
American Red Cross honors founder’s legacy by supporting Myanmar Red Cross
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5/7/2008 — American Red Cross Steps Up Relief For Survivors Of Myanmar Cyclone
The American Red Cross will receive a contribution of $1 million from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to assist the people affected by Cyclone Nargis. This brings the American Red Cross commitment to this international disaster response to $1.25 million.
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5/5/2008 — Generous Donors Allow Red Cross to Respond Swiftly and Effectively to Southeastern Virginia Tornadoes
The Red Cross has met the expected costs of the Southeastern Virginia tornadoes but donations to its Disaster Relief Fund are still needed.
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5/5/2008 — American Red Cross stands ready to aid cyclone survivors in Myanmar
Government and media reports estimate up to 10,000 deaths and catastrophic damage, causing widespread power and telecommunications outages.
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4/29/2008 — Tornadoes Trigger American Red Cross Help to Southeast Virginia
Red Cross Moves into Southeast Virginia with food, supplies and comfort for victims.
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4/28/2008 — The American Red Cross Invites New Volunteers to Get Involved During National Volunteer Week
At the Red Cross, hundreds of thousands of volunteers help people affected by domestic and international disasters, support blood drives, teach lifesaving skills and serve members of the military and their families.
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4/25/2008 — Uniting to Fight Malaria Around the World
Since 2001, the Red Cross and its partners in the Measles Initiative have distributed more than 31 million insecticide-treated nets to prevent malaria in Africa and Asia, including more than 7 million nets in 2007.
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4/24/2008 — American Red Cross Launches New Interactive Website to Connect NASCAR Fans with Blood Donations
The American Red Cross launches Red Cross Racing, a new national campaign to recruit NASCAR fans as blood donors and raise awareness of the need to give blood. Every two seconds, someone in America needs blood.
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4/24/2008 — AMERICAN RED CROSS LAUNCHES NATIONAL CAMPAIGN TO CONNECT NASCAR FANS WITH BLOOD DONATIONS
Red Cross Partners With 3M Corporation and Roush Fenway Racing; Launches New Interactive Web site at redcrossracing.com.
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4/15/2008 — American Red Cross Disaster Services Featured in Rascal Flatts’ ‘Every Day’ Music Video
The award-winning trio has taped public service announcements to encourage people to give blood, get prepared, and support the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.
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4/8/2008 — Media Advisory: American Red Cross Releases Video of New President and CEO
Red Cross b-roll and sound bites of Gail J. McGovern is now available to members of the media.
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4/8/2008 — Business Leader, Nonprofit Volunteer to Head the American Red Cross
Gail J. McGovern, a successful business executive and proven nonprofit fundraiser, is named President and CEO of the American Red Cross.
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4/2/2008 — Get Involved and Save a Life!
The American Red Cross encourages everyone to learn the skills that could save a life.
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4/2/2008 — In Face of Continuing Katrina and Rita Needs, Red Cross Adds Resources to Gulf Coast
The American Red Cross announces an extension of mental health assistance and other benefits to Hurricane Katrina and Rita survivors living in the hardest-hit areas of the southern Louisiana and south Mississippi.
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3/26/2008 — American Red Cross Celebrates its Past and Future at its National Convention During Red Cross Month
Red Cross employees and volunteers will unite in Baltimore, Md., to celebrate past achievements and chart a course for the future at the organization’s 82nd national convention
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3/17/2008 — Massive Measles Vaccination Campaign Wraps Up in Pakistan
This phase marks the conclusion of a year-long, multi-part campaign that will provide measles vaccines to more than 65 million children throughout the country.
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3/17/2008 — Red Cross Announces an Extension for Emotional Support Assistance For 2005 Hurricane Survivors
Survivors of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma who are still suffering emotionally from the effects of the storms will have extra time to get needed professional treatment.
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3/17/2008 — Jeffrey T. Towers Joins Red Cross as Chief Development Officer
The American Red Cross today announced that Jeffrey T. Towers, a veteran fundraiser with more than 25 years experience in the non-profit sector, will become Chief Development Officer for the organization. In this role, Towers will be responsible for the overall fund-raising efforts of the charity, including that of its more than 700 chapters.
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3/10/2008 — Professional Quarterback Matt Leinart Teams Up with American Red Cross to Promote CPR/AED Awareness
Heisman Trophy Winner and 2008 Red Cross National Celebrity Cabinet Member Demonstrates Training
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3/5/2008 — Media Advisory: MATT LEINART TEAMS UP WITH AMERICAN RED CROSS TO PROMOTE CPR/AED AWARENESS
Leinart will be joined by members of the Red Cross to give a live CPR/AED demonstration.
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2/29/2008 — President Bush Declares March as Red Cross Month
In a tradition dating back to Franklin Delano Roosevelt, President George W. Bush declared March as Red Cross Month, calling it a time to "honor this charitable organization" and "reflect on its remarkable achievements and contributions to our country."
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2/28/2008 — Celebrities Join the American Red Cross in 2008 to Help Change Lives
The American Red Cross unveils its seventh annual National Celebrity Cabinet with fifteen new members, including Emmy Award winner Patricia Heaton, actress and “Dancing with the Stars” alum Jennie Garth, actor Masi Oka, pro skateboarder Tony Hawk, and NFL star Matt Leinart, who has already made a personal commitment to encourage CPR training nationwide.
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2/14/2008 — American Red Cross and Clorox Team Up Through NASCAR
Clorox’s No. 47 Ford Fusion car will debut with the Red Cross logo at this Saturday’s NASCAR Nationwide Series - Camping World 300 presented by Chevrolet. For generations, Clorox has been a supporter of the Red Cross, donating products and financial support.
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2/13/2008 — Sara Evans Supports the American Red Cross Response to the Southern Tornadoes
Country music superstar auctioning off memorabilia, recorded PSAs to help survivors
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2/9/2008 — STATEMENT: President Bush Praises Red Cross Response to Tornadoes
This week, the American Red Cross responded to one of the worst tornado outbreaks in U.S. history. As part of his remarks in Lafayette, Tennessee, President Bush praised the Red Cross for its role.
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2/7/2008 — STATEMENT: American Red Cross Receives Adverse Determination Letter, Fines, from U.S. Food and Drug Administration
On Wednesday, February 06, 2008, the American Red Cross received an Adverse Determination Letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) assessing penalties for product recalls during the time period from April 15, 2003 through April 15, 2006.
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2/7/2008 — Tornado-Scarred States Receive American Red Cross Health Services
Following one of the largest series of tornadoes in decades, many people across the south are beginning the long process toward recovery. The Red Cross continues to help provide meals, shelter and clean up supplies to those affected.
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2/6/2008 — American Red Cross Responds to Tornadoes in the Southeast
Severe weather and tornadoes ripped through the South Tuesday night resulting in significant damage to communities in Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi.
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2/6/2008 — Massive American Red Cross Tornado Relief Effort Spans Five States
Across five southern states and in communities large and small, Red Cross people and supplies are flowing in to provide care to those affected by the devastating tornadoes which began hitting February 5. In every tornado-affected community, Red Cross workers are on the job - providing shelter, feeding victims and search and rescue workers, and lending emotional support to all.
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2/4/2008 — American Red Cross Prepares Businesses for the Unexpected with New Emergency Response Center
The Red Cross is launching a new series of products focused on preparing companies to respond to a wide variety of emergency situations.
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1/30/2008 — American Red Cross Launches 2008 National Public Service Advertising Campaign
The American Red Cross recently launched its new national public service advertising campaign called Change a Life, which includes print, television, radio, online, out-of-home components in both English and Spanish.
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1/29/2008 — Global Experts Convene to Discuss Emotional Trauma Caused by Disasters
Leaders from the international community of psychosocial support responders are meeting to discuss how disasters affect individuals and to present lessons learned from recovery operations in response to the 2004 tsunami.
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1/22/2008 — STATEMENT: FEMA Releases the Revised National Response Framework
The Red Cross expresses its support of FEMA's core document and annexes of the National Response Framework.
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1/15/2008 — American Red Cross Partners with Safety4kids to Debut Children’s Fire Safety DVD
The American Red Cross and Safety4Kids, LLC have joined to release the groundbreaking new children’s safety and entertainment DVD entitled SeeMore’s Playhouse: Fire Safety.
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1/14/2008 — Red Cross and HOPE worldwide Partner to Curtail Home Fires
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day will be a day on, not a day off, for many volunteers from the American Red Cross and HOPE worldwide.
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1/7/2008 — 3M Donates Paint Schemes to American Red Cross for 2008 NASCAR Season
3M, in partnership with Roush Fenway Racing, announced today that it will donate the No. 16 Ford’s full paint scheme to the American Red Cross for two races during the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup season.
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1/4/2008 — California Endures Nasty Storm to Start the New Year
California is known for its earthquakes and wildfires, but Mother Nature is adding heavy winds, rains, mudslides and blizzards to the mix this winter.
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1/3/2008 — American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes Partnership Brought Holiday Cheer to Wounded Service Members
Approximately 600,000 cards and personal messages of support were shipped and delivered to service members at military hospital around the country and at installations overseas this holiday season.
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1/3/2008 — American Red Cross and HOPE worldwide Announce Nationwide Partnership
The American Red Cross and HOPE worldwide have signed a Memorandum of Understanding partnering the two nonprofits in the areas of blood drive participation, disaster preparedness and youth and young adult programs and services.
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12/20/2007 — Red Cross Responds to Midwest Winter Storms
Members of the Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program Recognized for Their Financial Support.
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12/18/2007 — American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes Partner to Deliver Holiday Cards to Wounded Service Members
This holiday season, communities across America are invited to mail cards along with personal messages of support to wounded service members at military hospitals around the country, through a unique partnership between the American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes Inc.
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12/17/2007 — Don’t Get Burned Out During The Holidays
Incidence and severity of home fires dramatically increases during the holidays. Follow these simple safety tips.
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12/17/2007 — Tsunami-Affected Communities are Better Prepared for the Future
The American Red Cross is still on the ground helping communities recover and rebuild.
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12/17/2007 — Government of Mali and Global Partners Launch Integrated Health Campaign
The Malian Ministry of Health, in collaboration with international partners, launched a national, integrated health campaign to vaccinate more than 2.8 million children against measles.
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12/14/2007 — Randy Travis Participates in American Red Cross Holiday Card Program to Wounded Service Members
Country singer Randy Travis and his wife, Elizabeth will be sending hundreds of personalized cards to recovering wounded service members at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC.
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12/13/2007 — Fires and Floods Lead the List of Largest Red Cross Disaster Responses
In a year predicted to be heavy with hurricanes, home fires, wildfires and flooding kept the Red Cross busy helping people whose lives were changed by disasters.
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12/13/2007 — Congress Clears the Way for National CPR and AED Awareness Week
The American Red Cross and the American Heart Association join in thanking Congress for passing a bill designating the first week of June “National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator Awareness Week”.
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12/11/2007 — Darkness and Cold Prevail in the Midwest
American Red Cross chapters throughout the Midwest are keeping pace with community needs caused by widespread power outages and a frozen landscape, despite several chapter offices being closed due to the recent ice storm.
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12/11/2007 — Powerless Tulsans Have Opportunity to Help Others
Severe weather is keeping the people of Tulsa from giving blood, so the American Red Cross is bringing blood drives to them.
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12/11/2007 — American Red Cross and IOM Finish Housing Project in Indonesia
The American Red Cross and the International Organization for Migration are celebrating the completion of more than 1800 homes in communities that were destroyed by the December 2004 tsunami, nearly three years ago.
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12/11/2007 — Red Cross Blood Donor and Volunteer Featured on mtvU's "CAUSE EFFECT"
The new mtvU series is an extension of the Windows Live Messenger i'm Initiative, in which Microsoft donates a portion of the program's advertising revenue to one of several cause-related organizations each time a user has a conversation using the instant messaging software.
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12/7/2007 — American Red Cross Responds to Northwest Flooding
Members of the Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program Recognized for Their Financial Support.
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12/6/2007 — Say Hello to a Healthier Kitty With The New American Red Cross Cat First Aid Guide
The American Red Cross has released a new manual with nearly everything you need to keep your cat healthy and prepared for an emergency.
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12/6/2007 — American Red Cross Urges Preparedness for 'Deceptive Winter Killers'
With reports of heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain throughout parts of the country, the American Red Cross is urging families to take the following actions now to prepare for hazardous winter weather.
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12/4/2007 — Government of Israel and Palestine Red Crescent Society Sign Agreement to Increase Emergency Medical Services
Last week in Geneva, negotiations facilitated by the American Red Cross between the Palestine Red Crescent Society and the Government of Israel led to the signing of a historic agreement allowing five PRCS ambulances to operate in East Jerusalem.
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12/4/2007 — Before Winter Snow, More Flooding for the Northwest
Red Cross assisting communities as evacuations continue.
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12/3/2007 — American Red Cross Offers Compression-Only CPR Practice Kit
As part of a national campaign encouraging Americans to Be Red Cross Ready, the American Red Cross has developed an at-home tool for practicing compression-only Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
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11/29/2007 — Measles Deaths in Africa Plunge By 91 Percent
Measles deaths in Africa fell by 91 percent between 2000 and 2006, from an estimated 396,000 to 36,000, reaching the United Nations 2010 goal to cut measles deaths by 90 percent four years early.
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11/27/2007 — American Red Cross CEO Mark W. Everson Resigns;
Board Appoints General Counsel Mary S. Elcano Acting CEO
Board chairman cites “difficult” decision but expresses confidence in continued leadership and stability until a successor is named.
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11/26/2007 — American Red Cross Recognizes State Street Foundation for Contributions to the Disaster Relief Fund
In response to the California wildfires, the State Street Foundation, Inc., the grantmaking arm of Boston-based financial services firm State Street Corporation, donated $500,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.
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11/21/2007 — President Bush Appoints Members to the American Red Cross Cabinet Council
Seven members appointed to the newly formed American Red Cross Cabinet Council.
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11/20/2007 — U.S. Nurses Honored by the International Committee of the Red Cross
Four nurses in the United States have been selected by the International Committee of the Red Cross to receive the 41st Florence Nightingale Medal, nursing’s highest international honor.
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11/19/2007 — American Red Cross Sends Aid to Bangladesh After Deadly Cyclone
The American Red Cross is rushing aid to the people of Bangladesh affected by Cyclone Sidr with help from the U.S. Government’s Agency for International Development.
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11/15/2007 — Red Cross Talks Turkey About Thanksgiving Safety
A few simple actions can prevent home fires, and prepare for common health emergencies.
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11/9/2007 — Red Cross President Visits Flooded Regions In Mexico
The Red Cross is responding to the emergency relief efforts of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the Mexican Red Cross by providing more than $500,000 in financial assistance and supplies.
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11/8/2007 — American Red Cross Celebrates the Involvement of 160,000 Youth Volunteers
November is National Youth Involvement Month at the American Red Cross. The annual tradition focuses on the contributions Red Cross youth make to the organization.
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11/8/2007 — American Red Cross to announce $500,000 for flood affected region
The President of the American Red Cross, Mark W. Everson, will get a first-hand look of the flooded regions of Southern Mexico with the President of the Mexican Red Cross.
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11/7/2007 — Business Leaders Aid American Red Cross to Speed Relief During the California Wildfires
In response to the recent wildfires in Southern California, Business Roundtable, an association of CEOs from the nation’s leading companies, immediately mobilized its members to help the American Red Cross meet affected communities’ urgent needs.
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11/6/2007 — Court Throws Out Claim in J&J Lawsuit Against American Red Cross
A federal judge dismissed an important part of the lawsuit brought by Johnson & Johnson against the American Red Cross seeking to restrict the Red Cross’s use of its emblem on first aid, health, safety and emergency preparedness products.
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11/2/2007 — Sister Red Cross Societies Help Each Other
The American Red Cross is reaching across the border to provide $50,000 to the Mexican Red Cross to assist their emergency response to flooding that has affected more than 800,000 people.
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10/30/2007 — Mexican Red Cross Answers Cross-Border Call for Assistance
Volunteers help reach out to the Spanish speaking community in Southern California affected by the wildfires.
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10/29/2007 — Generous Donors Allow Red Cross to Respond Swiftly and Effectively to California Wildfires
The American Red Cross has met the expected costs of the California wildfires but still needs donations to its Disaster Relief Fund to ensure it can respond to the next disaster just as swiftly and effectively as it did in Southern California.
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10/26/2007 — Univision Partners With American Red Cross To Assist In Disaster Relief For California Wild Fires
Univision has enlisted its national and local television and radio stations, as well as its online platform in order to reach Hispanic Americans interested in contributing to these efforts.
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10/26/2007 — American Red Cross Provides Tools and Guidance for a Safe Return Home
Continues Sheltering and Service Delivery to Thousands.
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10/26/2007 — American Red Cross Blood Services Supports the Blood Needs of Southern California
In order to help keep the southern California blood supply at an adequate level, and to ensure your local community blood supply is stable, it is important for eligible donors to make appointments to donate blood over the next several weeks.
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10/26/2007 — Media Advisory: Red Cross Issues Updated Service Numbers
Services now including distribution of supplies to assist in cleanup
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10/25/2007 — Thousands Receive Assistance from American Red Cross Mental Health Workers
Organization Provides Tips, Resources in Wake of California Wildfires
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10/25/2007 — American Red Cross Recognizes Toyota USA for Lead Contribution to the California Wildfires
Toyota announced today that it will be donating $2 million to the American Red Cross to support relief efforts
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10/25/2007 — American Red Cross Recognizes Hewlett-Packard Company Foundation for Contributions to the Disaster Relief Fund in Response to California Wildfires
The American Red Cross today announced that the Hewlett-Packard Company Foundation has generously donated $2 million to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.
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10/25/2007 — Wal-Mart Donates $1,000,000 in support of American Red Cross California Wildfire Relief Efforts
Wal-Mart is also providing its customers with the opportunity to help by initiating a customer donation program in Wal-Mart stores across California.
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10/24/2007 — Media Advisory: Red Cross Continues Expanding Services to Residents in Southern California
People, equipment and supplies continue to stream into the region.
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10/24/2007 — Wireless Subscribers Can Help California Wildfire Victims Through “Text 2HELP™” Program
The Wireless Foundation and the American Red Cross today announced that most American wireless subscribers can make a charitable donation to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund and assist relief efforts such as those ongoing in southern California, by utilizing the Text 2HELP™ program established by their partnership.
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10/24/2007 — American Red Cross Responds to California Wildfires
Recognizes Members of the Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program for Their Financial Support
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10/23/2007 — Southern California Wildfires bring out Massive Movement of Red Cross Resources
Red Cross moving thousands of cots, blankets and workers to Southern California.
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10/22/2007 — Government Of Madagascar and Coalition of Global Partners Launch Measles and Malaria Prevention Campaign
National health campaign to vaccinate more than 2.8 million children against measles and distribute more than 1.5 million insecticide-treated mosquito nets to prevent the spread of malaria.
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10/22/2007 — Red Cross Opens Safe and Well Website for Southern California Wildfires
American Red Cross encourages evacuees to register on Safe and Well Web site.
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10/19/2007 — American Red Cross Offers "Trick" to Safety this Halloween
Everyone Should Follow the "Lucky 13"
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10/19/2007 — Health Campaign to Protect Indonesian Children Successfully Completed
More than 31 million children received measles vaccinations.
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10/16/2007 — A JOINT STATEMENT BY CIVILIAN AND MILITARY BLOOD PROGRAMS
Issued by AABB, America’s Blood Center’s,
American Red Cross and The Armed Services Blood Program.
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10/10/2007 — Red Cross Blood Services 'Going Green'
The American Red Cross is joining the movement to create a more environmentally friendly workplace at more than 100 of its Biomedical Services offices nationwide.
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10/4/2007 — American Red Cross Stresses Family Preparedness During National Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 7-13
Red Cross Fire Response up 10% in Six Years
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10/3/2007 — American Red Cross Releases Book Devoted to Dog’s Health
Dog First Aid is a unique health and emergency preparedness guide packaged with a full-length instructional DVD to make caring for your dog even easier.
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10/1/2007 — American’s Preparedness for Disaster or Emergency Improves
The nation’s Readiness Quotient inched up nearly a point from 15 months ago, according to a report released today by the American Red Cross and the Council for Excellence in Government.
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9/28/2007 — American Red Cross Statement Regarding Involvement in Jena, Louisiana
The Red Cross mission is to prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Our services included basic first aid, along with water and snacks for law enforcement personnel, marchers, community residents and members of the media.
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9/28/2007 — 100 Black Men of America and Red Cross Sign Agreement to Increase Diverse Outreach
100 Black Men of America, Inc. and the American Red Cross are forming a partnership that will work to increase local outreach to diverse communities throughout the United States.
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9/26/2007 — American Red Cross Joins International Response to Flooding in Africa
The American Red Cross is supporting three relief workers who are joining the international response to flooding in Africa.
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9/24/2007 — Red Cross Honors Survivors of Hurricane Rita
The Red Cross remains dedicated to the recovery efforts along the Gulf Coast even as it responds to current emergency needs across the nation.
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9/20/2007 — National CPR/AED Awareness Week Introduced in Congress
The American Red Cross and American Heart Association have joined to applaud federal legislation that would designate the first week of June as "National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator Week."
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9/20/2007 — American Red Cross Files Response to J&J Lawsuit
Sets the Record Straight on Use of the Red Cross Emblem:
Raises Counterclaims, Requests Dismissal of Certain Claims
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9/19/2007 — Leading CEOs Launch Alliance with American Red Cross to Strengthen Nation’s Preparedness for Disasters
Business Roundtable and the American Red Cross today announced a new collaboration through the Roundtable’s Partnership for Disaster Response.
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9/17/2007 — American Red Cross Honors Blood Collection Professionals During Blood Collectors Week 2007
During this special week, the Red Cross honors its blood collection staff for their role in educating donors and helping to ensure a safe and comfortable donation experience.
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9/14/2007 — Red Cross Helps Communities Affected by Hurricane Humberto
Catching many residents off guard, Hurricane Humberto has continued its assault on areas of Texas and Louisiana, many of which have yet to fully recover from the devastating hurricanes of two years ago.
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9/13/2007 — American Red Cross and FedEx Announce Collaboration to Help Small Businesses
FedEx and the Red Cross have been working together to examine small business disaster preparedness because of the important role small businesses play in the national and global economy, as well as the safety and strength of the communities in which they are located.
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9/13/2007 — Give the Gift of Life During Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness Month
September is Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness Month, a perfect time to make an appointment to give blood in support of the thousands of people across the country suffering from this disease.
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9/12/2007 — Media Advisory: American Red Cross stands ready to respond to Indonesia earthquake
Following an 8.4 earthquake and its aftershocks near Sumatra, Indonesia, American Red Cross relief workers in the region are prepared to assist affected communities and are closely monitoring the situation.
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9/7/2007 — Sean P. McLaughlin Joins Red Cross as Chief of Operations Support
Mr. McLaughlin will develop and guide the essential support groups of Human Resources and Diversity, Finance and Information Technology to ensure optimal integration of Red Cross support functions with each of its lines of business.
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9/6/2007 — American Red Cross Statement Regarding J&J Amended Complaint
The Red Cross will aggressively protect its longstanding right to use the Red Cross emblem in support of its humanitarian mission.
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8/30/2007 — Red Cross Presents FedEx With Humanitarian Award
The Red Cross has presented FedEx with a Circle of Humanitarians award in gratitude for its generous contributions and longstanding commitment to the humanitarian mission of the organization.
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8/30/2007 — Media Advisory: September is National Preparedness Month: Only 7% of Americans Have Taken the Necessary Steps to Prepare for Disasters
Red Cross Survey Indicates 82% of Americans Would Get Prepared if it Was Easier to Do
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8/28/2007 — Red Cross Honors Survivors of Hurricane Katrina
Two years later, recovery efforts continue throughout the Gulf region.
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8/24/2007 — Persistent Flooding Devastates the Midwest and South Central U.S.
Additional donations needed to provide relief to flood victims.
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8/23/2007 — Red Cross Responds to Midwest Flooding
From Texas to Minnesota, the Red Cross works to help flood victims.
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8/23/2007 — American Red Cross to Help America “Be Red Cross Ready” During National Preparedness Month 2007
New tools will help families, schools, businesses and communities
get prepared in three simple actions.
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8/21/2007 — Media Advisory: Peru Earthquake Relief Operation Photographs
Red Cross delivers essential supplies to survivors of Peru earthquake.
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8/20/2007 — Hurricane Dean Threatens Mexican Coast
Red Cross encourages families to use Safe and Well as people evacuate resort areas.
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8/17/2007 — American Red Cross Offers Actions for Families to Take to Prepare for a Hurricane
As the American Red Cross monitors the track of Hurricane Dean in the Caribbean, we urge everyone to take steps to prepare their families and homes for a disaster.
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8/16/2007 — Red Cross Partners Launch Response to Earthquake in Peru
Following the 7.9 magnitude earthquake that struck the central coast of Peru on Wednesday, August 15, the American Red Cross is positioning resources to assist their Peruvian counterparts as needed.
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8/16/2007 — American Red Cross Reminds Travelers to be Prepared
The American Red Cross offers tips to help people prepare for the unexpected when traveling.
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8/10/2007 — American Red Cross Defends Use of Emblem and Mission
In response to the August 8 lawsuit filed against it by Johnson & Johnsonthe American Red Cross today released a detailed rebuttal, providing the legal and historical framework for its use of the red cross emblem.
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8/8/2007 — J&J (NYSE: JNJ) Sues Red Cross Over Use of Red Cross Emblem
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) filed a lawsuit against the American Red Cross and four of its licensing partners for “unlawful conduct” related to the nonprofit’s use of the Red Cross emblem.
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8/6/2007 — American Red Cross Partners With Lionsgate on SAW IV Blood Drive
Lionsgate, the leading independent film entertainment studio, and the American Red Cross, one of the nation's largest blood collection organizations, today announced a formal partnership for the Fourth Annual SAW "Give Til It Hurts" blood drive benefiting the Red Cross.
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8/3/2007 — Generous Donors Meet American Red Cross Costs for Minnesota Bridge Collapse
Due to the extraordinary generosity of the public, the American Red Cross believes that current financial donations and pledges will be sufficient to cover the estimated costs of its response to the Minnesota bridge collapse on August 1, 2007.
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7/31/2007 — Kevin M. Brown Joins American Red Cross as Chief Operating Officer
American Red Cross President and CEO, Mark W. Everson, announced today that Kevin M. Brown will join the charity as the Chief Operating Officer on September 10, 2007.
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7/26/2007 — American Red Cross Sends Worker to Assist Flood Relief Efforts in Sudan
The American Red Cross is deploying a disaster relief worker to Sudan to assist the flood relief efforts. According to the Sudanese government, more than 35,000 families have been affected by the floods.
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7/25/2007 — MEDIA ADVISORY: Recent press release issued by the People’s Hurricane Relief Fund contains a number of errors and misleads survivors of the 2005 hurricanes.
The American Red Cross believes that the press release “Red Cross Hides Katrina Assistance Funds,” issued by the People’s Hurricane Relief Fund, contains a number of errors and misleads survivors of the 2005 hurricanes.
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7/25/2007 — Country Music Sensation Pat Green Receives Red Cross National Award
Mark W. Everson, President and CEO of the American Red Cross, presented three-time Grammy-nominee, Pat Green, with a special Crystal Cross award for his service to the organization.
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7/24/2007 — American Red Cross Offers New Guide for Family Caregiving
Family Caregiving is a special reference guide and DVD to help people give loved ones and those depending on them the highest quality of care.
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7/23/2007 — DeFrancis Joins American Red Cross as Chief Public Affairs Officer
DeFrancis will oversee all communications, government affairs and public outreach and integrate these functions to advance the message and mission of the Red Cross.
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7/20/2007 — Blood for the Troops Joint Statement
The blood needs of America’s fighting forces are met by the Armed Services Blood Program (ASPB), whose collection practices are designed to maintain self-sufficiency in blood collection and blood product manufacturing for the purpose of operational security.
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7/19/2007 — STATEMENT: Hurricane Recovery Program Case Management
Recently, inaccuracies regarding the American Red Cross Hurricane Recovery Program (HRP) have surfaced through nationally syndicated radio programs and several online postings, specifically, that the Red Cross has $20,000 grants available for survivors of the 2005 hurricanes.
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7/18/2007 — Update: Kimberly-Clark Corporation Commits $1 Million for American Red Cross Disaster Relief
Kimberly-Clark Corporation has declared its commitment to help the American Red Cross fulfill basic human needs during times of disaster by becoming a member of the Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP).
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7/18/2007 — American Red Cross is Recognized for Building National Partnerships that Foster Volunteerism
The American Red Cross has received a Partner of the Year award for outstanding accomplishments in involving corporate, non-profit and government partners in the Red Cross mission to provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.
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7/13/2007 — American Red Cross Provides $190,000 for Pakistan Flood Relief
The money will be used to support the efforts of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society in responding to the devastating floods that have affected the country over the past few weeks.
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7/9/2007 — Floods and Wildfires Demand Immediate Response
For the past two weeks, northern and central Texas have been hit with floods submerging hundreds of residences and businesses and leaving 11 people dead.
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7/3/2007 — July Fourth Holiday Week Brings No Vacation from Disasters
American Red Cross Workers, Community Members and Emergency Responders Band Together During this Holiday Week.
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7/3/2007 — Generous Donors Meet Fundraising Needs For Angora Wildfire Relief
Red Cross thanks supporters and continues helping community.
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7/2/2007 — American Red Cross to Promote Preparedness, Volunteerism at 2007 Essence Music Festival
The American Red Cross is joining forces with Essence Music Festival, presented by Coca-Cola, to promote disaster preparedness and community volunteerism in New Orleans and across the country.
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6/28/2007 — New Phase of Largest-Ever Measles Vaccination Campaign Begins in Pakistan
The government of Pakistan is launching a new phase of the largest-ever national measles vaccination campaign, with a goal of reaching more than 63 million children by March 2008.
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6/27/2007 — American Red Cross Training Institute Prepares Local Chapter Representatives to Respond to Disasters
The American Red Cross, in ongoing efforts to continue to improve disaster readiness in local communities, hosted 48 Chapter Emergency Services Program Managers from across the country at its Washington, DC national headquarters the week of June 11.
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6/26/2007 — The American Red Cross Collaborates with Seemore's Playhouse™ to Teach Safety Lessons to Children And Parents Across the Country
The goal is to educate children and families through multi-media and the safety lessons taught by "SeeMore the Safety Seal™" and his friends.
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6/25/2007 — American Red Cross Joins Pearson Foundation's Digital Arts Alliance
The Red Cross and the Pearson Foundation will provide digital-arts focused professional development workshops for middle and high school teachers.
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6/25/2007 — New Agreement to Keep Children Safe in Emergency Shelters
At a recent gathering, three organizations affirmed their commitment to help one of the largest population groups affected by disaster -- children.
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6/25/2007 — American Red Cross Urges Increased Commitment to Accountability in Post-Tsunami Recovery
The American Red Cross hosted a meeting of key stakeholders to further the discussion of the benefits of impact assessment in recovery programming and to rejuvenate the momentum for the implementation of the Tsunami Recovery Impact Assessment and Monitoring System.
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6/15/2007 — Four Receive Highest International Nursing Award
Nurses Brenna Aileo, United States Army Lieutenant Colonel Steven R. Drennan, Catherine Head and Marilyn Self will receive the award, the highest international honor in the nursing profession.
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6/14/2007 — A Powerful Network of Women -- Saving Lives and Strengthening Communities through Their Local Red Cross
Women from across the country gathered at the American Red Cross national headquarters in Washington, DC to celebrate their founding membership in the inaugural Tiffany Circle Society of Women Leaders.
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6/13/2007 — President Bush Intends to Reappoint Red Cross Chairman
The Red Cross Board of Governors unanimously recommended Ms. McElveen-Hunter’s reappointment last month.
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6/12/2007 — New Poll Reveals Only Seven Percent of Americans Are 'Red Cross Ready' for a Disaster or Emergency
According to an April 2007 poll conducted by the American Red Cross and Harris Interactive, only seven percent of the population has taken what the Red Cross considers the three steps necessary to prepare for a disaster or emergency: get a kit, make a plan, and be informed. With June as the first month of hurricane season, the Red Cross encourages people to take its new, free online tutorial available at www.redcross.org/BeRedCrossReady.
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6/5/2007 — American Red Cross Goes To Capitol Hill for Children’s Safety
The American Red Cross will appear on Capitol Hill Tue, June 5, to take part in a concerted effort by members of Congress, children's television, the creative community and others for a historic meeting on children's safety education.
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6/1/2007 — STATEMENT: American Red Cross Statement Regarding FDA Policy On Men Who Have Sex With Men:
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a restatement of their position regarding the male to male sex deferral issue, which confirmed their informal statements at previous Blood Products Advisory Committee (BPAC) meetings.
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6/1/2007 — American Red Cross Promotes Prevention and Control of Tuberculosis Along U.S. – Mexican Border
Red Cross work for healthy borders benefits both countries in their efforts to prevent and control the spread of TB.
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5/29/2007 — New Scam Targeting Military Spouses
The American Red Cross has learned about a new scam targeting military families.
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5/18/2007 — Generous Donors Meet American Red Cross Costs for Kansas Tornadoes and Flooding
Due to the extraordinary generosity of the public, the American Red Cross believes that current financial donations and pledges will be sufficient to cover the estimated costs of its response to the tornadoes that hit Kansas on May 4, 2007, and the subsequent flooding caused by the same storm system.
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5/11/2007 — The Home Depot to Provide $500,000 in Grants to American Red Cross
The American Red Cross announced this week that for the second consecutive year, The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, is giving $500,000 in disaster preparedness grants to American Red Cross chapters across the United States and Puerto Rico
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5/11/2007 — President Bush Signs Legislation To Modernize American Red Cross Governance
The legislation will modernize the governance structure of the American Red Cross and enhance the Red Cross Board of Governors' ability to support the critical mission of the Red Cross in the 21st century.
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5/10/2007 — American Red Cross and FAO team up to restore fisheries and aquaculture in tsunami-affected communities
The US $7.5 million project will promote responsible and sustainable management of fisheries and aquaculture that are relied on by coastal communities for food, income and employment.
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5/7/2007 — World Red Cross Red Crescent Day Celebrated Around the World – And Throughout America
Whether it's an earthquake in Indonesia, a cyclone in Mozambique or a tornado in Kansas, the Red Cross is there – helping the vulnerable, sheltering the displaced and comforting the needy.
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5/5/2007 — American Red Cross responding to Midwest Tornadoes
More than 400 men, women and children in Red Cross Shelters.
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5/5/2007 — American Red Cross Help Unite Missing Family Members in Kansas
List Yourself or Loved Ones on Safe And Well Website.
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4/25/2007 — The American Red Cross Joins the Fight Against Malaria
Mobilizing volunteers in more than 50 U.S. cities for Malaria Awareness Day.
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4/25/2007 — American Red Cross Urges Planning in Wake of Storms
As the nation continues to grapple with severe weather conditions throughout the High Plains and into the south, the American Red Cross is asking the public to immediately prepare for the potential increase in storm activity.
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4/24/2007 — American Red Cross Trainings Build Cultural Competency, Increase Outreach Capacity in Local Communities
Training sessions aim to expand the diversity of its employee and volunteer cadre and enable the Red Cross to better reflect the diverse communities it serves.
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4/17/2007 — American Red Cross Supports Community Following Virginia Tech Tragedy
Following the tragic event at the Virginia Tech campus, the American Red Cross is one of many organizations in the local community offering support at this time.
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4/16/2007 — American Red Cross responding to Nor’easter
The American Red Cross is rapidly expanding its disaster response in the wake of a powerful Nor’easter that swept across the Mid-Atlantic and New England states Sunday, leaving heavy snow, extensive flooding and widespread power outages.
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4/12/2007 — American Red Cross Honors The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. With Circle of Humanitarians Award
The Circle of Humanitarians award, one of the organization’s highest honors, recognizes companies and individuals whose contributions provide life-saving support through Red Cross programs.
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4/6/2007 — Emergency Response Unit Sent to Madagascar to Assist Flood Relief Efforts
The American Red Cross has deployed three international disaster response delegates to Madagascar to assist the on-going disaster recovery efforts.
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4/4/2007 — American Red Cross Responds to Solomon Islands Tsunami
The American Red Cross is contributing $50,000 in response to the powerful 8.2 magnitude earthquake in the South Pacific.
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3/12/2007 — Corporations Give Before Disasters to Ensure Quick Response
ADGP members pledge donations on an on-going basis, in advance of major disasters, to help the Red Cross ensure immediate response to meet the needs of those affected by disasters of all sizes, at no cost and regardless of income.
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3/8/2007 — Celebrities Inspire Americans to Become "Hometown Heroes" Through a New American Red Cross Portrait Advertising Campaign
In the spirit of volunteerism, famed photographer Timothy Greenfield-Sanders dedicates
time and talent to the cause.
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3/7/2007 — American Red Cross Sends Two Workers to Assist Flood Relief Efforts in Mozambique
The American Red Cross is deploying two emergency disaster relief workers to Mozambique to assist the on-going flood recovery efforts.
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3/2/2007 — All Hands on Deck at American Red Cross
Tragic events in the last two days have left people throughout the Midwest and the South reeling.
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2/22/2007 — American Red Cross Provides $200,000 for Mozambique Flood Relief
At least 40 people have lost their lives, an undetermined number of homes have been washed away and approximately 120,000 people have been displaced, with an estimated 285,000 more affected.
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2/21/2007 — American Red Cross Thanks Senators Grassley, Kennedy and Enzi for Introducing Bill S. 655
New legislation would modernize Red Cross Board structure.
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2/9/2007 — American Red Cross Honors ChoicePoint® With Circle of Humanitarians Award
ChoicePoint received the Circle of Humanitarians award in recognition of a generous gift of technology and services donated in 2005 in support of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma relief efforts.
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2/9/2007 — Annual Gifts Help Ensure Quick Response to Florida Tornadoes
The people in Central Florida are still recovering from the devastation caused by last week’s tornadoes, which killed 20 people and impacted more than 2,000 homes in the area.
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2/9/2007 — Wireless Subscribers Can Help Florida Victims Through ''Text 2HELP™'' Program
Subscribers of participating wireless carriers can donate $5 to relief efforts simply by text messaging keyword "GIVE" to "2HELP" (24357).
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2/3/2007 — American Red Cross Urges Caution at Home
As residents of Central Florida awoke this morning to updated reports of increased devastation in their community, some have begun to start the recovery process.
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2/2/2007 — American Red Cross Mobilizes Resources in Central Florida
Deadly storms blew across Central Florida early Friday morning, damaging homes, killing residents and causing power outages. The American Red Cross is rapidly responding, moving personnel and resources that were in place for Sunday’s Super Bowl at Dolphin Stadium in Miami, Florida. In addition, the Red Cross Safe and Well Web site is operating to assist those who cannot reach loved ones.
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1/25/2007 — Jermaine Dupri, Wyclef Jean & Daddy Yankee Create PSAs for American Red Cross
The Red Cross developed these “Hip Hop Stars for the American Red Cross” PSAs to help urban communities across the country to prepare for emergencies and feel safe in this ever-changing world.
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1/24/2007 — Red Cross Honors Raytheon CEO With Top Award
Circle of Humanitarian Award given in recognition of Raytheon's outstanding and long-term commitment to disaster relief work and the mission of the Red Cross.
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1/24/2007 — New Red Cross Director of Corporate Partnerships & Cause Marketing Brings Strategic Vision
Kristine Templin has assumed the post of director, corporate partnerships and cause marketing for the Red Cross.
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1/18/2007 — President Bush signs Red Crystal Legislation Creating New Emblem with Protections Under US Law
On January 12, 2007, President Bush signed historic legislation that recognized the newly adopted “Red Crystal” emblem as a neutral and impartial symbol of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
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1/11/2007 — American Red Cross Joins ProtectingAmerica.org
The American Red Cross, the nation’s leading volunteer disaster preparedness and response organization, has become the latest partner to join ProtectingAmerica.org.
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