Carter’s Journey: How Blood Donations Help Kids Keep Being Kids
By Rachelle Lipker Carter Gustin is a 14-year-old who embodies the spirit of a typical teenager—active, social, and deeply passionate about sports. Before his diagnosis, he was almost always outside, moving from one activity to the next. He loves being with friends, competing in sports, and would rarely spend time sitting still. A true multi-sport athlete, Gustin loves participating in baseball, basketball, wrestling, golf, football and track. Carter Gustin Gustin’s health journey began with...
Blood drive brings Nebraska couple together
By Ashley Peterson-DeLuca About 30 years ago, Ron Nelson was helping his mother, a blood drive coordinator, by setting up tables for a blood drive in his hometown of Minden, Nebraska. Because he was there anyway, he decided to give blood. Fast-forward a half a lifetime later, Nelson has since donated 145 pints of blood products, almost enough to fill an F-150 gas tank. Each pint donated has the potential to save multiple lives. Nelson is now a Power Red donor . A Power Red donation starts...
Nice to Meet You: Dylan Murphy
Meet Dylan. He is enthusiastic and engaging - two personality traits that fit well with his role as a donor recruitment account manager for the Red Cross. It's his job to build relationships in his territory around Lincoln, Nebraska, to encourage area residents to host blood drives and donate blood. Learn more about his career with the Red Cross, what motivates him and moments that stick with him. Q: Could you explain what your title means and take us through your workday, or what projects...
Volunteer uses planes, boats, helicopters and ATVs to reach affected communities in remote Alaska
By Ashley Peterson-DeLuca The Alaska Natives in the Yukon-Kuskokwin Delta, comprising 48 tribes in the region, live off the water and tundra, combining modern living with ancient traditions. But on October 11-12, 2025, Typhoon Halong, with its 100 mph winds and flooding, tore away at their livelihood. It stripped insulation and roofs from homes, sunk fishing boats, soaked floors and cut power, causing many people to lose their homes and the fish and meat stored in chest freezers for the...
Keep the Holidays Bright: Simple Tips to Prevent Home Fires
The holidays are all about cozy vibes, twinkling lights and delicious meals—but did you know home fires spike by 20 percent during the holiday season? Cooking accidents, unattended candles and unsafe decorations are the usual culprits. One in five people the Red Cross assists after home fires are helped during the holiday months. Home fires can strike fast—sometimes giving you just two minutes to escape. The American Red Cross wants to help you keep the season safe and joyful with a few easy...
