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Red Cross Volunteer Empowers Others, Teaches International Humanitarian Law
By Janet Flanagan “Even war has rules.” That’s what Laura Calese tells her Red Cross class. Wait. What? Why is a Red Cross volunteer talking about the rules of war? Isn’t the Red Cross all about blood donations, CPR, fire safety, first aid and disaster response? The answer is “Yes.” And the Red Cross is also involved in another service, that of promoting International Humanitarian Law. It came about after 1859, when a Swiss businessman, Henry Dunant, witnessed hor
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22 minutes ago3 min read
Be a Winter Warrior
As winter settles in, so do the challenges to collecting blood. The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply of blood, drawing down the blood supply by about 35 percent over the past month. Individuals are urgently needed to give blood or platelets now so patients don’t face delays in lifesaving care. But there is good news: You can help change that. Now through February, the Red Cross is calling on compassi
NEIA Red Cross
Jan 162 min read
Nice to Meet You: Cliff Haynes
Cliff Haynes is a community disaster program manager in the Eastern Iowa chapter. He is committed to ensuring that the chapter is prepared to respond to different kinds of disasters and that our incredible team of volunteers is able to serve those affected. He sheds light on what his job entails and how rewarding his role can be. Cliff Haynes on his deployment to the Kentucky floods in 2025 Q: Could you explain what your title means and take us through your workday, or what p
NEIA Red Cross
Jan 84 min read
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