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| 9/1/2010 - The Red Cross is Ready |
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The Red Cross is Ready
All eyes are on Hurricane Earl as people up and down the East Coast worry about the potential impact from the storm. You can help keep the American Red Cross of Central Maryland ready.
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| 8/23/2010 - Marking Five Years Since Katrina
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| BALTIMORE— It’s been five years since the massive hurricane season of 2005 wreaked havoc on America’s Gulf Coast. Even before media images of destruction and despair jolted the nation, generous local donors and volunteers helped to mount one of the largest disaster responses in American history. |
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| 8/7/2010 - Run for the Red Cross in the Baltimore Marathon |
| Run for the American Red Cross in the Baltimore Marathon! Lace up for disaster relief October 16, 2010. Register now before the race fills up, and your contribution will soon be helping to make a difference in your community. Contact cbrooks@arc-cmc.org for more information. |
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| 8/2/2010 - Red Cross of Central MD Launches Text to Donate Campaign |
Douglas Lent
410/624-2082
Red Cross of Central Maryland Embraces Mobile Channel, Utilizing SMS Text Messaging for Fundraising and Cutting Edge Constituent Interaction
Baltimore– As a leader in the move to incorporate mobile technology into the world of philanthropy, the Red Cross of Central Maryland, announced it will launch a new program designed to capture financial gifts via text message. |
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| 7/6/2010 - Preparing for the HEAT! |
| In recent years, excessive heat has caused more deaths than all other weather events, including floods. A heat wave is a prolonged period of excessive heat, often combined with excessive humidity. Generally temperatures are 10 degrees or more above the average high temperature for the region during summer months, last for a long period of time and occur with high humidity as well. |
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| 7/5/2010 - Red Cross Responds To Disaster Over Holiday Weekend |
| While most of us prepared for picnics or parades this holiday weekend, nearly a dozen American Red Cross volunteers helped residents of the Diamond Ridge Apartments in Woodlawn, when 16 units were destroyed by a fire early Saturday morning. |
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| 6/1/2010 - CPR/AED Awareness Week, June 1 - 7
Central Maryland Has Ties to the Birth of CPR and AED |
Central Maryland Has Ties to the Birth of CPR and AED
This week is CPR and AED Awareness Week across the U.S. But did you know that the cardiopulmonary resuscitation technique started right here in Central Maryland? And early discoveries in defibrillation as a way to restart a heart that has stopped beating also began here – at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. |
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| 5/31/2010 - AMERICAN RED CROSS RESPONDS TO 16 UNIT APARTMENT FIRE AT 9100 BLUES ALLEY |
AMERICAN RED CROSS RESPONDS TO 16 UNIT APARTMENT FIRE AT 9100 BLOCK BLUES ALLEY
(Baltimore) - The American Red Cross of Central Maryland dispatched a team of disaster response volunteers to a 16-unit apartment fire this morning that broke out at 5 a.m. and destroyed the homes of at least 12 families. Volunteers are assisting the affected families by providing food, clothing, shelter and other vital necessities. The Red Cross will also provide prescription replacement and mental health counseling if needed. We will continue to assist the victims of this fire until their immediate needs are met. |
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| 5/28/2010 - PREPARE YOUR FAMILY FOR THE SUMMER STORM SEASON |
(Baltimore) — Last nights thunderstorms are a reminder that summer storm and hurricane season are upon us. Regardless of predictions, each season brings new uncertainty. Last year several tornadoes touched down in Central Maryland destroying homes and property. Help ease your mind by preparing your family now. Here’s how-- Get a Kit; Make a Plan; Be Informed. |
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| 5/25/2010 - Annual DUCK DERBY of Harford County |
| Bring your friends and family to the most entertaining summer kick-off event in the county -- the Valleybrook Country Club Lazy River Duck Derby. Everyone is welcome! June 4th, 4 - 8 PM. $5 admission includes pool and Duck Race entry. Event to benefit the American Red Cross of Harford County (410-803-2334). |
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| 5/14/2010 - RED CROSS HELPING BOWLEYS QUARTERS RESIDENTS AFTER AM FIRE |
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CONTACT: DOUGLAS LENT
410/624-2085
RED CROSS HELPING BOWLEYS QUARTERS RESIDENTS AFTER AM FIRE
(Baltimore)—American Red Cross volunteers are on the scene of an early morning fire that affected multiple families in an apartment complex on the 3700 block of White Pine Road in Bowleys Quarters. The Red Cross will provide food, clothing, emergency shelter and other assistance to the residents in need. Volunteers and caseworkers will continue to follow-up with those who are displaced.
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| 5/5/2010 - Local Red Cross Volunteer Deploys to Mississippi to Aid Tornado Relief Efforts |
| (Baltimore) — The American Red Cross of Central Maryland is deploying a disaster nursing volunteer to assist those affected by the recent tornadoes that devastated much of Benton County, Mississippi. The Baltimore-based volunteer, Phillip Bovinder, has responded to dozens of disasters in Central Maryland with the Red Cross and is a trained ER nurse. |
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| 4/19/2010 - Local Red Crossers Honored by Governor for Volunteer Service |
(BALTIMORE)-- Two American Red Cross of Central Maryland volunteers are being honored today with the Governor's Volunteer Service Awards. James Elliott of Curtis Bay and Rosalie Pack of Brooklyn Park are being recognized for their significant volunteer contributions to the Maryland community. |
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American Red Cross of Central Maryland |
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4800 Mount Hope Dr, Baltimore, MD 21215-3212 |
Telephone: 410-624-2000 | Fax: 410-764-4914 |
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