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Red Cross kicks off annual Day of Pink campaign

November 18, 2014 - The next Canadian Red Cross Day of Pink, presented by RBC Royal Bank, will be held on April 8, 2015 in Manitoba and schools and workplaces are invited to sign up now to stand for respect and be a part of this exciting event.

Canadian banks accepting donations for Red Cross response to Ebola epidemic in West Africa

October 07, 2014 - The Canadian Red Cross is pleased to announce that nine banks in Canada are accepting cash donations in support of Red Cross efforts to end the outbreak of Ebola in West Africa.

Red Cross launches raffle to help end bullying

October 01, 2014 -

Today the Canadian Red Cross launched the Red Cross Campaign for Kids Raffle, with proceeds going to help Saskatchewan students learn how to address and prevent bullying.

Red Cross introduces 2014 Humanitarian awards recipients

July 25, 2014 - The Canadian Red Cross has named two deserving Manitobans, who are dedicated to improving the lives of people in Manitoba and around the world through hard work and generosity, as the recipients of the 2014 Red Cross Humanitarian of the Year and Young Humanitarian of the Year awards.

Time running out to get pink shirts

February 25, 2014 - The Canadian Red Cross, along with Presenting Sponsor SaskEnergy, are encouraging the public, schools and businesses to order official Red Cross Day of Pink gear before supplies run out.

Time running out to get pink shirts

February 25, 2014 - The Red Cross and RBC Royal Bank are reminding businesses and the public that the deadline is fast approaching to participate in Red Cross Day of Pink.

Canadian Red Cross launches holiday giving campaign to benefit families in need in Canada

December 02, 2013 - The Canadian Red Cross is announcing the launch of its annual holiday fundraising campaign to support families impacted by disaster. 

The Red Cross is mobilizing its resources to assist those affected by the disaster in Lac-Mégantic

July 08, 2013 - Since Saturday, July 6, the Red Cross has been mobilizing teams of volunteers and deploying emergency equipment in Lac-Mégantic in support of the municipality and public authorities as they assist evacuees in the wake of the huge fire following a train derailment.

Red Cross announces community outreach strategy for those affected by Alberta floods

June 27, 2013 -

Canadian Red Cross today outlined how it will help affected residents recover from the largest floods in Alberta’s history.

Red Cross provides services to families affected by southern Alberta floods

June 21, 2013 - The need to evacuate quickly from flooding in southern Alberta has caused some families to become separated, and made it difficult to locate family members in a time when they need the most support. The Red Cross is now providing services to help families regain and remain in contact during this emergency.