by Lori Baker, Communications Volunteer When disasters strike, American Red Cross Volunteer Randy Ogden quickly gets the word out to victims about obtaining shelter, food, medical care and other Red Cross services. “The American Red Cross provides services to people in need. I am continuously amazed what a compassionate organization it really is. I have […]

The roar of helicopters overhead and the dense, humid air of Vietnam were a far cry from the classrooms of the University of North Carolina, where Paige Dempsey had studied French and Spanish. Yet, in 1970, Paige found herself in the heart of a war zone, armed not with weapons but with creativity, resilience, and […]

By Lori Baker, Communications Volunteer Long-time friends Myriam Cruz and Reyna Pacheco celebrated 30 years of “FRIENDS” and friendship by donating blood with the American Red Cross. It’s been 30 years since the iconic show, “FRIENDS,” first aired, and the Red Cross is asking donors to gather their friends and be there for patients by […]