2013 (Page 11)

Are Canadians underestimating the risk of drowning for children?

July 25, 2013 - Classic summertime activities like swimming in the pool or heading to the beach are certainly fun, but they aren't without their fair share of dangers.

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Supported through a family crisis

July 25, 2013 -

The Red Cross Family Support Program provides support for parents and caregivers in times of crisis. At British Columbia’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) we make a tremendous difference in the lives of many, including Krystal’s, whose baby was born with holes in his heart.

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Trained to save a life

July 25, 2013 - Last February, Christine Morin gave her nine-month-old Louis a piece of apple to teeth on, hoping it would sooth his sore gums. Instead, he choked and the apple completely blocked his airway. Thankfully, Christine is a first aid instructor for the Canadian Red Cross and knew just what to do

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Fed through lean times

July 25, 2013 - In Senegal, drought caused food insecurity which affected millions, including 43-year-old mother of twelve, Khoudga Fall. The drought left Khoudga without adequate food to feed her family. Thankfully, we were there to respond. 

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Rescued from a flood

July 25, 2013 -

In Ontario, Canadian Red Cross disaster teams have been working hard to help those communities affected by severe flooding – including 70-year-old Angelo, his wife and their neighbours in Black River

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Red Cross Call Centre Opens for Recovery Assistance

July 24, 2013 - For Albertans who have been impacted the flood, which stormed Calgary and the surrounding area a month ago, the Canadian Red Cross has been conducting confidental interviews based on their disaster-caused needs through its call centre. 

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Did You Know? Water safety edition

July 23, 2013 - Did You Know...?  ...only 1/3 of children and youth who drown in Canada were taking part in aquatic activities? ...Red Cross water safety programs started on PEI? ...Red Cross runs water safety day camps in PEI every year?

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Canadian Red Cross Emergency Response Unit training can make a difference

July 19, 2013 - ERUs can provide fast and efficient medical assistance in the aftermath of an emergency and assist in long-term health needs of affected people.

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Supporting clean-up efforts in Calgary

July 19, 2013 - Red Cross was recently in the Calgary community of Bowness to distribute household cleanup kits to residents whose homes were affected by the flooding.

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