American Red Cross Participates in Careers on Wheels Fair

Posted on May 31, 2011 by American Red Cross Northeast Wisconsin Region

The American Red Cross took part in the annual Partners in Education Program of the Green Bay Chamber of Commerce Careers on Wheels Program. Careers on Wheels is a unique and exciting program for third or fifth graders. Cars, trucks, tractors, emergency vehicles and people representing a variety of careers visit the school, giving students [...]

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When There is a Need there is a Way

Posted on May 27, 2011 by American Red Cross Northeast Wisconsin Region

 To View Photo’s of the event go to click HERE! Fire Fighters and American Red Cross Partner to Invest in the Positive  May 27, 2011 – Firefighters and American Red Cross volunteers came out in greater force this year as the fundraiser grew to 21 locations acrossNortheast Wisconsin. The need was also much greater this [...]

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Firefighters’ Bucket Brigade Spotlight: Cleaning the Fire Hoses

Posted on May 26, 2011 by American Red Cross Northeast Wisconsin Region

Thursday, May 26, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m  Today at the Firefighters’ Bucket Brigade for the American Red Cross you will get to meet Northeast Wisconsin firefighters and American Red Cross disaster volunteers who will tell you about their partnership and the firefighters’ lifesaving equipment. We know that when thefire fighters leave a scene of a [...]

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Support the Bucket Brigade: Thursday, May 26th, 4-7 pm

Posted on May 26, 2011 by American Red Cross Northeast Wisconsin Region

Firefighters throughout Northeast Wisconsin will be armed with red buckets to show their support for the Red Cross and collect much needed funds for Red Cross Disaster Relief. You can help support this effort by stopping by one of many convenient collection sites and donating your spare change or better yet, a check to help people down the street, across the [...]

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Firefighters’ Bucket Brigade Spotlight on Brenton Ward

Posted on May 26, 2011 by American Red Cross Northeast Wisconsin Region

When local fire departments heard the American Red Cross needed help raising funds they stepped up to support the efforts again. This year increased need has exhausted the disaster response budget so their efforts are much needed. Local firefighters and American Red Cross volunteers have partnered together to ask the community to “invest in the [...]

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National CPR and AED Awareness Week is June 1-7

Posted on May 25, 2011 by American Red Cross Northeast Wisconsin Region

National CPR and AED Awareness Week is June 1-7 and spotlights how lives can be saved if more Americans know CPR and how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).  It is especially important to arm yourself and your employees with the ability to save lives by getting trained in CPR and the proper use of [...]

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Heartbreak for Hope Telethon Continues……

Posted on May 25, 2011 by American Red Cross Northeast Wisconsin Region

The Heartbreak for Hope telethon kicked off at Noon and we are going strong into the 6:00pm hour. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far. We can’t begin to thank you enough! There is still time to make a financial contribution. Call 920-436-9027 (local) or 888-769-5511 to donate. Our volunteers are standing by [...]

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HEARTBREAK to HOPE TELETHON

Posted on May 24, 2011 by American Red Cross Northeast Wisconsin Region

Whether it’s a national disaster or a family emergency, the American Red Cross is always there to help. And on Tuesday, May 24, WBAY-TV is asking its viewers to be there for the American Red Cross. WBAY-TV is devoting the afternoon and night to promote the Red Cross and all it does locally and nationally. [...]

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Abrams Firefighter asks Northeast WI to Invest In the Positive

Posted on May 24, 2011 by American Red Cross Northeast Wisconsin Region

With the recent storms across the nation and an unprecedented number of local disasters, the American Red Cross needs financial support and Rick Race, Assistant Chief and Training Officer with the Abrams Fire Department, is one of many stepping up to help. Last year the local firefighter and the Abrams Fire Department joined the Firefighters’ Bucket Brigade to Benefit [...]

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Disasters and the American Red Cross Bring the World Closer

Posted on May 24, 2011 by American Red Cross Northeast Wisconsin Region

By Marcie Kobriger, WBAY-TV 2 – Click HERE to see video of story This most recent rash of severe weather has put an additional strain on an already strapped American Red Cross. Although it’s hundreds of miles away from any recent tornado touchdowns, the Lakeland Chapter of the Red Cross is anticipating its response to [...]

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