Red Cross Stories
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National
August 23, 2012 - Based on known reports, the Canadian Red Cross found that 87 per cent of all boating-related deaths are the result of not properly wearing a lifejacket or personal floatation device (PFD).
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August 20, 2012 -
"The Red Cross has been so good to us," Steven says, trying to put into words what help from the organization has meant.
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August 17, 2012 - Have you been searching for a way to have a lasting impact on the world around you?
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August 14, 2012 - Lisa was one of 160 hard-working, compassionate Red Cross volunteers who worked 16-hour days, in 38 degree weather, to help those in need.
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August 13, 2012 - Volunteerism provides a sense of accomplishment for the person giving his or her time, as well as a boost for organizations working to improve both local and global communities.
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August 08, 2012 - Knowing how to swim is about much more than being able to show off a mean backstroke, as this integral life skill can save a person's life.
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August 08, 2012 - Having a pool in your backyard can make you the envy of the neighborhood and lead to big summertime fun, but it can also pose some major hazards.
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August 07, 2012 - A team of researchers at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) conducted a survey of students in grades seven through 12 and discovered that about 29 percent of kids are bullied at school.
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August 03, 2012 - When disaster strikes, preparedness can do much to mitigate the effects of severe weather, hurricanes or other emergencies, like a house fire.
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August 02, 2012 - Senior citizens often struggle with failing health and mobility problems, which are further compounded by feelings of loneliness, according to a new study from researchers at the University of California, San Francisco.
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