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Photo of the Day: Operation Lost and Found

Posted August 07, 2012 by Global Administrator

Once again this year, Canadian Red Cross volunteers played hero for some kids and their parents at the Royal St. John’s Regatta. The event draws a big crowd. After all, the regatta has a long tradition (194 years running!) and residents of St. Jo...

Going for gold at the London Summer Olympics

Posted July 27, 2012 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

* Guest entry from Nicole Robicheau, Public Affairs Advisor, Ottawa  Canadian diver Alexandre Despatie will compete for a gold medal at the London Summer Olympics. But he almost didn’t get to. On June 12th, the two-time Olympic silver medalist sla...

Photo of the Day: Volunteers in Vietnam

Posted July 26, 2012 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

This photo was recently posted on the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Facebook page. Around the world, Red Cross Red Crescent volunteers travel far and wide to help those in need. Seen here, a volunteer in Vietnam visits...

Photo of the Day: Cheering on British Red Cross volunteers at the Olympics

Posted July 25, 2012 by Global Administrator

We look forward to following the feats of athletes taking part in the 2012 Olympic Games starting this weekend in London but want to give a special shout-out to a group of Red Crossers who will be also working hard during the games. British Red Cro...

Tech Talk: High- and low-tech innovations leading the fight against HIV/AIDS

Posted July 24, 2012 by Global Administrator

Whether it’s a new social media campaign in British Columbia with huge aspirations of ending HIV/AIDS in the province or work by the Red Cross to improve people’s lives in countries with limited resources, innovations are changing the face of hea...

Tech Talk: What we learned from Snoop Dogg and geolocation

Posted July 12, 2012 by Global Administrator

Geolocation technology is super useful in emergencies and many other situations. However, it can sometimes go awry and lead to some random and occasionally hilarious results. This morning, as we were going about our usual business of reading tweet...

Photo of the Day: Red Crossers spend Canada Day on the Hill

Posted July 11, 2012 by Global Administrator

[slideshow] These images were submitted to us by the Canadian Red Cross, First Aid Services Team (FAST) in Ottawa. The team - which is comprised of volunteers - recently provided first aid support on Parliament Hill and at the historic Sparks Stre...

Photo of the Day: FS Financial Strategies Mission of Care Program raises $5000 for Red Cross

Posted June 29, 2012 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

Guest entry by James Park, Public Affairs in British Columbia Staff and volunteers from FS Financial Strategies and the Canadian Red Cross took part in the Scotiabank Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk Charity Challenge last weekend in Vancouver. In a...

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