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Canadian Red Cross and Walmart Canada launch annual campaign
June 29, 2023 - For the next month, Walmart customers can donate to Red Cross at the checkout in stores across Canada. Funds raised will go toward disaster relief and preparedness, which may include emergency lodging, clothing, food, personal hygiene and other items.
Giving to a community that gives so much in return: Meet volunteers Diane Girard and Laura Isidean
March 27, 2023 - Meet volunteers Laura Isidean and Diane Girard:
Their path to the Canadian Red Cross
Wilberforce Red Cross outpost celebrates 100-year anniversary
September 01, 2022 - On Aug 15th, Wilberforce Red Cross Outpost Historic House celebrated its 100-year anniversary. The outpost served as a nursing station and mini-hospital for those who needed health care in isolated communities. The outpost was the first of its kind in the Ontario Division of the Canadian Red Cross.
Canadian Red Cross mobile vaccine clinics demonstrate value of teamwork and agility
February 17, 2022 - For most of us, getting a shot only lasts an instant, but for public health specialist Shawna Novak, the vaccination story begins before clinic doors open and ends long after doses are administered.
Shawna is part of the Canadian Red Cross vaccination team operating clinics across southern Ontario.
Be present and listen: Advice from a seasoned disaster responder
January 13, 2022 - When Dave Schiller decided it was time to retire after 30 years as a school counsellor in London, Ontario, he was looking for his next venture. He found it with the Canadian Red Cross.
“I wanted to retire to something and not just from something,” Dave explains.
Red Cross helps firefighters battle flames instead of COVID-19
July 05, 2021 - In late June, a plane full of firefighters touched down in Sudbury to help protect communities in Northern Ontario. Shortly after the team stepped off the aircraft, the Canadian Red Cross immediately set to work, ensuring their task would not be more difficult than usual.
Assisting Canadians when they need it most: Canadian Red Cross and Walmart Canada launch annual campaign to support emergency relief
July 05, 2021 - The Canadian Red Cross announced today the launch of the 18th annual giving campaign through Walmart Canada for disaster relief and preparedness.
From Trenton to Operation Remote Immunity: Red Cross Worker Shares his Journey in Public Health Nurs
May 14, 2021 - When Sarnia-based George Rudanycz retired after 38 years of critical care nursing in 2019, he believed that his most hectic days were behind him. Today, George is grateful to say he is busier than ever.
From fires to floods: Military veteran continues to serve personal disaster assistance in Ontario
April 19, 2021 - A four decades-long military career taught Bernard St-Laurent the importance of service to others. Since retiring from the military eleven years ago, Bernard has shifted his focus to volunteering with the Canadian Red Cross. Bernard says he has witnessed firsthand the power of the Red Cross, at home and abroad, to help people and communities in times of need.
Community grant aids support to Arabic immigrants and refugees during COVID-19
August 11, 2020 - Using funds provided by the Canadian Red Cross to help non-profits provide frontline services during COVID-19, ICS has organized food box distributions in cities across Ontario. The organization will reach 2,000 people, including the Kharfan family who received a food box during the first distribution in London. Hear their story:
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