American Red Cross Arizona and New Mexico

By Ed Alexander, Southern Arizona Communications Volunteer Emergencies can happen anytime and anywhere and the need for everyday lifesaving skills is more prevalent than ever, so we caught up with Michael Thompson who is the primary Southern Arizona Red Cross Chapter Training Provider conducting many of the local Red Cross First Aid, CPR and AEDContinue reading "Michael Thompson  – Teaching Lifesaving Skills is his life."

By Lori Baker, Communications Volunteer  Chynna Araiza’s daily medication requires frequent visits to have her blood drawn, something she dreaded every month.  But after she began working at the American Red Cross about a year ago, her mindset shifted.  “It was my goal to overcome my fear of needles and become a regular donor. ItContinue reading "Red Cross employee overcomes fear of needles, becomes blood donor"

By: Jim Gilloon Red Cross Communications Manager Karen Garman is part of the 141-year Red Cross tradition of supporting the military community and providing a broad range of aid locally and worldwide. The American Red Cross serves our nation’s military personnel and their families, including active duty, National Guard, and Reserve, as well as ourContinue reading "Volunteer Spotlight Military Daughter turns her compassion into volunteerism. "