Red Cross Stories
Kernels Popcorn helps the Canadian Red Cross raise money for relief efforts
June 12, 2013 - The Canadian Red Cross, one of Canada's most active and influential charity organizations, lends a helping hand during a variety of emergencies and disasters around the world.
World Refugee Week
June 11, 2013 -
World Refugee Week, taking place from June 16-22, is a time to honour the courage, strength and determination of women, men and children who are forced to flee their countries to escape the threat of conflict and violence.
Picking the right flotation device for your child
June 04, 2013 - PFDs and lifejackets can provide a layer of support to children and adults in the water, and they may protect them drowning or other swimming-related incidents.
History of the Canadian Red Cross
May 22, 2013 - In the spring of 1885, Dr. George Sterling Ryerson set the foundations for what would later be known as the Canadian Red Cross Society by sewing two strips of red fabric onto a piece of white cotton and draping this over horse-drawn wagons transporting injured men.
Red Cross marks 1,000 days to Millennium Development Goals
May 22, 2013 - On April 5, 2013, the international community marked the 1,000-day milestone to the 2015 target date for the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals.
Celebrating World Red Cross Day
May 07, 2013 - World Red Cross Day honours the valuable contributions that volunteers, staff and other supporters of the 187 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies that comprise the Red Cross Movement as a whole.
Emergency Preparedness Week
May 06, 2013 - Emergency Preparedness Week is an annual event that takes place each year during the first full week of May. This national event is an opportunity for the Canadian Red Cross to remind families to plan for emergencies.
Canadian Red Cross volunteer educates youth on international humanitarian law
May 03, 2013 - Volunteers with the Canadian Red Cross, like Toronto native Bernadette Maheandiran, are an integral part of educational programming both at home and abroad.
The Canadian Red Cross accepted into the International Life Saving Federation
May 03, 2013 - In 2012, the Canadian Red Cross was accepted as an associate member of the board of directors of the International Life Saving Federation.
Three ways you can show your support for the Canadian Red Cross
May 03, 2013 - Are you eager to make a difference in your community, but you're unsure how to get started? Consider these three ways that you can show your support for the Canadian Red Cross.
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