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AkronRedCross

  1. As we head into Memorial Day weekend, the Red Cross offers helpful advice about how to stay safe while having fun. redcross.org/portal/site/en…
  2. The Red Cross continues to help people of Joplin, MO a year after a tornado changed their lives forever: rdcrss.org/JL6CgM
  3. This Memorial Day, send a message of support to our military members and their families. american.redcross.org/site/SPageServ…
  4. Join us for @WQMX Charity Concert Wednesday, 7pm, Tangiers. Proceeds benefit our Medical Transportation Service. wqmx.com/index.php/comm…
  5. #RedCross Celebrates Armed Forces Week. Learn how we help & support our troops & their families at home & overseas: redcross.org/portal/site/en…
  6. Have Fun! And Learn to Swim this summer with the #RedCross. Register TODAY for one of our many swim classes. summitcounty.redcross.org/page.aspx?id=2…
  7. #RedCross celebrates volunteer Rose Lowe's 90th birthday with surprise party. Read more about Rose at:ohio.com/news/jewell-ca…
  8. Parents struggling to find reliable #babysitters. Read all about it, plus how to get #RedCross Babysitter Training at: redcross.org/portal/site/en…
  9. The #Red Cross recognizes the contributions of nurses during #National Nurses Week. Be a Red Cross Volunteer Nurse: redcross.org
  10. May 8 is World Red Cross/Red Crescent Day. To learn more about the International Committee of the Red Cross, visit icrc.org
  11. This Occupational Health and Safety Week, the Red Cross reminds you to prepare your workplace and employees. Visit: rdcrss.org/IyGjsY
  12. Red Cross Disaster Services assisting 4 families affected by early morning fire at apartments on Prange Dr. in Cuy.Falls.
  13. Proceeds from @WQMX Charity Concert to benefit Red Cross Medical Transportation Service. May 23 7pm at Tangiers. wqmx.com/index.php/comm…
  14. Local Red Cross chapters participated in disaster drill at @CAKairport earlier today. Honing our disaster preparedness and response skills!
  15. National Volunteer Recognition Week. Red Cross would like to honor Sharon who's been a DAT volunteer since April, 2011. Thanks, Sharon.
  16. Red Cross honored 11 Real Heroes from Portage County on April 14. View photos from the event on our Facebook page facebook.com/media/set/?set…
  17. Be Red Cross Ready should a disaster strike. Read PD interview with Red Cross disaster services member, John Gareis at: cleveland.com/consumeraffair…
  18. Fill the House and support the Red Cross. #Indians vs. KC Royals, Tuesday April 24. More details or buy tickets: cleveland.indians.mlb.com/cle/community/…
  19. Join the Red Cross as we honor the #RealHeroes of Portage County Saturday morning, April 14 at the Bertram in Aurora summitcounty.redcross.org/page.aspx?id=2…
  20. Summit & Portage Red Cross names Margaret Medzie new Executive Director. Replaces Toby Ann Weber who is retiring. summitcounty.redcross.org/article.aspx?a…