American Red Cross Arizona and New Mexico

 By Communications Volunteer Trudy Thompson-Shumaker  She’s a Certified Public Accountant, a wife and mom, a retired career woman, and a 43-year Red Cross volunteer. The Central Phoenix resident is also an official candidate for the Presidency of the International Federation of the Red Cross.  “I think it’s time for an American and a woman to lead the IFRC,” said Kate Forbes, current Chairman of theContinue reading "From Phoenix to Ethiopia and Many Points in Between, Red Cross Volunteer Makes a Difference"

By Communications Director Melody Birkett  After giving birth to two healthy children, Porsha Marsh wasn’t ready for the news she received after her third daughter, Erika Arop, was born.  “I found out Erika had sickle cell anemia at the newborn screening test, about six weeks after she was born,” Porsha said.  “I was scared andContinue reading "Teenager is Sickle Cell Free Thanks to Bone Marrow Transplant from Mom "

By Communications Volunteer Bob Wilkerson There is something special about the atmosphere that Swim Karim brings to his calls for new American Red Cross volunteers. As you watch your computer or iPhone, his positive and friendly approach begins to impact every caller on the Teams call. After days, and sometimes weeks, of having confusion beginContinue reading "Employee Spotlight: Swim Karim"