Red Cross
- December 04, 2024This year extreme weather took an overwhelming toll on people who relied on the American Red Cross for relief and care, as the country faced its second-highest number of billion-dollar disasters ever recorded. Twenty-four major climate and weather events, each with losses exceeding $1 billion, were topped only by last year’s record-breaking 28. To help, the Minnesota and Dakotas Red Cross…
By Betty Mann, Rock County HistorianNovember 26, 2024Rev. E.C. Teachout, campaign chairman, outlines activities of organization during year Relief work depends on renewed support Unit distributed 3,000 pounds of flour and seven cars of feed; did much other relief work While the annual Red Cross roll call is usually carried on between Armistice day and Thanksgiving, it is being continued for about a week longer in Rock county, owing to…- August 28, 2024As students prepare for the start of the fall school year, the American Red Cross offers essential safety tips to help ensure a smooth, safe start to the school year. Whether walking, biking or taking the bus, consider these practical tips for safety. Teach your younger students key safety skills: Ensure they know their phone number, address, and how to reach you or another trusted adult at…
- September 19, 2016To the Editor: The American Red Cross blood drive is coming to Luverne and is excited to introduce Rapid Pass, a new tool that allows blood donors to help save lives in less time. Rapid Pass enables the donors to complete their pre-reading and donation questions online from the comfort and privacy of their home or office. This reduces the time they spend at the blood drives by as much as 15…
- By Betty Mann, President, Rock County Historical SocietyJanuary 25, 2016The following appeared in the Rock County Herald on November 2, 1923: PLANS FOR RED CROSS ROLL CALL PERFECTED House-to-house Canvass to be Made in Luverne Sunday, Nov. 11th, From 2 to 4 p.m. At a meeting called Monday evening by Dr. C. O. Wright, as county chairman for the seventh annual Red Cross roll call, plans were perfected for the carrying on of the drive in Rock county. It was…
- January 11, 2016The American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood and platelet donations to prevent a shortage this winter. Busy holiday schedules in November and December contributed to about 1,700 fewer blood drives held across the country compared to the two previous months, which has resulted in about 50,000 fewer donations and reduced the blood supply. Donation appointments can be quickly and easily…
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