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Photo of the Day: Attention Walmart shoppers!

Posted July 30, 2012 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

The Walmart store in St. Thomas, Ontario, was recently recognized with an award of appreciation from the Disaster Management team at the St. Thomas branch. Every year, Walmart launches a campaign to raise funds at the till to help the Red Cross r...

Photo of the Day: Grande Prairie kicks off Walmart campaign

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

Guest entry by Gordon Lamb, Communications Assistant at the Canadian Red Cross in Alberta Walmart Canada officially launched its annual campaign for the Canadian Red Cross in Grande Prairie yesterday with the ambitious goal of raising $3.2 million. ...

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: Red Cross responding to BC landslide

Posted July 20, 2012 by Global Administrator

Red Cross disaster response personnel, including volunteer Rick Smith from North Vancouver who is seen in this photo, travelled by helicopter along with staff from Emergency Social Services to reach people impacted by the deadly Johnson’s Landing l...

This song is going on our summer playlist

Posted July 20, 2012 by Global Administrator

Members of the Grenada Red Cross Society have come up with a catchy tune that is perfect if you’re going to the cottage, beach or on a road trip this summer. The song also has an important message: to be prepared for a disaster where you live. Ta...

Photo of the Day: Making a splash

Posted July 18, 2012 by Red Cross Talks - Red Cross blogger

Guest post by Gordon Lamb, Communications Assistant at the Canadian Red Cross in AlbertaTaking advantage of the recent warm weather, Canadian Red Cross staff hit the Duke of Southerland Waterpark in Brooks, Alberta to spread the message about being s...

Photo of the Day: In the heat, drink water before you tweet

Posted July 17, 2012 by Global Administrator

We saw this cartoon on Mashable, and thought we had to share it with you.  It’s really funny, but it’s also an important reminder for all of us to take care ourselves as parts of Canada continue to experience extreme heat. Don’t forget to drink l...

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...

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