tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71360636495967721842024-03-05T10:55:38.427-08:00American Red Cross Grand Canyon ChapterRed Cross Grand Canyon Chapterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04949189933947883604noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136063649596772184.post-85859712578862321692011-02-02T11:56:00.000-08:002011-02-02T11:56:20.401-08:00How are groundhogs connected to a dying, 3,000 year-old language?Great Blog by dictionary.com! Happy Groundhogs… I mean… Woodchuck Day?
As posted by : The Hot Word
February 2 marks the annual Groundhog’s Day. This year’s winter has been particularly harsh on the East Coast, so we’ll keep our fingers crossed that Punxsutawney Phil does not see his shadow. While the frost is still thick on the ground, we want to explore the unusual Red Cross Grand Canyon Chapterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04949189933947883604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136063649596772184.post-59503053490636503372011-01-28T12:02:00.000-08:002011-01-28T12:02:15.436-08:00Woof!
<!--StartFragment--> Saturdays don't get much better than this:
PuppiesGreat WeatherCommunity Lake andA Good Cause!
Come out to the 7th Annual "Walk 'n Roll" Dog Walk this Saturday in support of Power Paws Assistance Dogs!
Power Paws provides highly skilled assistance dogs to adults and children with disabilities - How cool!
We'll be there in support with doggie Red Cross Grand Canyon Chapterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04949189933947883604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136063649596772184.post-26234897550113655032011-01-27T10:34:00.000-08:002011-01-27T11:43:52.006-08:00Auschwitz : A Day to Remember
I just learned today that January 27, 2011 marks the 66th anniversary of the Allied forces liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, Germany's Third Reich under Adolph Hitler, otherwise known as International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Auschwitz Concentration Camp
It so happened that on January 12, 2011, were privileged to have four high school students and Red Cross Grand Canyon Chapterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04949189933947883604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136063649596772184.post-68982675516219881482011-01-26T13:49:00.000-08:002011-01-26T14:49:53.384-08:00A Note of Thanks
"You have been a blessing in our lives at a time of need."
A military wife and mother wrote those words in a note to a Grand Canyon Chapter caseworker.
She was barely holding on during her darkest of hours when she called the Red Cross for help. Her family was in crisis. Our family responded. The Red Cross caseworker went above and beyond to ensure she had the help and support she Red Cross Grand Canyon Chapterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04949189933947883604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136063649596772184.post-57079122871750151522011-01-25T11:23:00.000-08:002011-01-25T15:44:47.107-08:00Paper PreparednessWhile many of us are anxiously gathering up financial documents in order to have our taxes prepared, there is often one thing that is commonly overlooked---the safety and security of our financial and personal documents.
Imagine that your family suffered from a house fire or other natural disaster. What would you do if all of your birth certificates, paystubs, proofs of insurance, Red Cross Grand Canyon Chapterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04949189933947883604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136063649596772184.post-76086445804993464292011-01-19T14:33:00.000-08:002011-01-19T14:39:22.407-08:00Going The Distance
Arizona Red Crossers learn how to respond to
disasters in a Yuma Public Affairs training course
Every day the Red Cross touches lives and helps people.
I hear about a mother who used CPR to save her daughter.
I see our volunteers provide care and comfort to disaster victims when they have no where else to turn.
I walk past a military family who needs Red Cross Grand Canyon Chapterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04949189933947883604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136063649596772184.post-37713264174871205632011-01-19T12:30:00.000-08:002011-01-19T12:39:14.004-08:00Being a SuperheroWe noticed that heroes have been a huge topic lately. From our own Arizona Daniel Hernandez to these… interesting… local vigilantes who patrol Seattle. (Yes, they are real life super heroes. AND they donate blood!) Even the Red Cross Southern Arizona Chapter is hunting for local heroes. So we got to thinking: what does it take to be a hero? A cape and some martial art skills? Being ready atRed Cross Grand Canyon Chapterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04949189933947883604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136063649596772184.post-73069516799015456632011-01-13T12:21:00.000-08:002011-01-13T15:19:33.862-08:00MLK Day of Service: Pack the BusAccording to the US Census Bureau one in four Arizona children goes to bed hungry. Also, one in five Arizona households reported not having enough money to buy food that they needed to feed their family. Can you imagine opening your refrigerator and having nothing to choose from? Nobody should be faced with this situation.
With the help of local food banks, people who face hunger now have hope.&Red Cross Grand Canyon Chapterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04949189933947883604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136063649596772184.post-10099789464471509662011-01-12T14:12:00.000-08:002011-01-13T10:14:18.492-08:00Disaster Services
Disaster strikes in Port au Prince, Haiti, January 2010
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the devastating earthquake in Haiti. While the International Red Cross, with the help of your generous support, have made much progress, there is still a lot of work to be done.
This date has brought up many inquiries about disasters and what exactly the Red Cross does when a disaster strikes.
Do youRed Cross Grand Canyon Chapterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04949189933947883604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136063649596772184.post-6836175337837658832011-01-11T12:51:00.000-08:002011-01-11T13:51:11.072-08:00Being PreparedBeing prepared is important. With the recent tragedy in Tucson, we have come to see first hand how important preparedness really is. Would you be prepared to take action like Congressional Intern Daniel Hernandez?
Daniel Hernadez with Rep. Gabrielle
Giffords during her campaign
After Daniel saw that Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was seriously wounded, he positioned Giffords Red Cross Grand Canyon Chapterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04949189933947883604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136063649596772184.post-81885056686040873212011-01-07T07:18:00.000-08:002011-01-11T15:41:44.866-08:00Polar Bear PlungeOn Your Mark! Get Set! BBBRRRRRRrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Erin here from the Aquatics department telling you to brave a dive for water safety!
The City of Peoria Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting the third annual Winter Water Safety Day and Polar Plunge this Saturday, January 8th.
The event will take place at Sunrise Mountain Pool (21321 Red Cross Grand Canyon Chapterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04949189933947883604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136063649596772184.post-33507370371964365242010-12-21T15:37:00.000-08:002010-12-21T16:11:35.704-08:00A Lesson in Outreach
Red Cross Holocaust and War Victims Tracing Volunteer Donna Winkler (standing) reviews Red Cross documentation with Ana Aleksiev.
With the hustle and bustle of the holidays, many people keep to themselves while they check off their never-ending list of people to shop for. So today, we wanted to share this great example of outreach.
Our Red Cross Grand Canyon Chapterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04949189933947883604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136063649596772184.post-82425818135409339872010-11-10T10:59:00.000-08:002010-12-21T15:54:16.735-08:00Holiday Mail for Heroes is Here!
Holiday Mail for Heroes is underway and we couldn’t be more excited! Now in its third year, Pitney Bowes has partnered with us once again to bring holiday greetings into the hands of service members and veterans, many of whom will be away from home this season.
Amy Grant's holiday card design
Everyone seems to be getting involved, such as members of the U.S. Senate and even&Red Cross Grand Canyon Chapterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04949189933947883604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136063649596772184.post-24919813950429861502010-11-02T16:43:00.000-07:002010-11-02T16:43:42.605-07:00November is National Youth Involvement MonthEach November, the American Red Cross celebrates the incredible work that youth do for the organization. Nationally, youth volunteers do everything! We respond to disasters, give blood, teach preparedness classes, raise funds for international relief and support our troops.
What better way than to start a youth club at your school? Are you ready for awesome steps to get you involved?&Red Cross Grand Canyon Chapterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04949189933947883604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136063649596772184.post-67251461512088217752010-10-29T14:44:00.000-07:002010-10-29T16:47:57.469-07:00Welcome to GCC!Greetings everyone!
We are very happy to begin our first chapter blog! Lots of new and exciting changes are happening here at GCC:
- New Blog
- New Website
- Recent Saba Learning System launch - more efficient way to get involved in online training
- Holiday Mail for Heroes is gearing up!
- It's fall and we are loving the weather!
At GCC Blog, you will get great info on events we have Red Cross Grand Canyon Chapterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04949189933947883604noreply@blogger.com0