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Photo of the Day: Happy World Red Cross Day!

Today is World Red Cross Day! To capture the work of Red Cross volunteers around the world, our post today features a picture that was submitted by the Ukrainian Red Cross to the Federation’s photo project which exhibits the experiences of Red Cross ...

How to decorate your home – the Red Cross way

[slideshow] There’s no question that many of us who work at the Red Cross bring our work home with us – you never do know when a disaster will happen. But, since joining Pinterest a few weeks ago, I’ve realized that many people literally bring the...

Stamp collecting with a Red Cross twist

Did you know that nearly every country in the world has produced Red Cross stamps at one time or another? It’s just one of the fascinating aspects of stamp collecting that’s allowed volunteer Cheryl Grantham to combine two passions: stamps and the Re...

Photo of the Day: Telling the story through art

 Photography and other works of art challenging our views on war and its impact on children are on display this week in the lobby of the Schulich School of Law building at Dalhousie University in Halifax. The exhibit is an initiative of Red Cross vol...

Photo of the Day: Making an IMPACT

[slideshow] For today’s Photo of the Day, I’m sharing a slideshow to introduce you to the newest batch of Canadian Red Cross delegates. Delegates are highly trained professionals who are deployed internationally on behalf of the Canadian Red Cross...

Volunteer profile: Kiran speaks out against bullying

For almost two years, Kiran Cheema has been volunteering for the Red Cross Violence @ Abuse Prevention Program, RespectED. The grade 12 student and aspiring medical school student from Surrey, BC is an enthusiastic peer facilitator for the Beyond the...

Photo of the Day: Celebrating National Volunteer Week with the Governor General

Every day, we publish a photo to show the Red Cross at work across the country or around the world. Do you have a photo to share? Let us know! Several members of the Canadian Red Cross’ national Volunteer Resources team recently had the opportunity t...

Don’t worry, be happy, and help your heart

Staying positive is not just good for your frame of mind but possibly also your heart. The Harvard School of Public Health recently reviewed more than 200 studies and found that staying upbeat appears to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease a...

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