Dancing with the Stars Fundraiser Exceeds Expectations

Posted on February 24, 2012 by American Red Cross Northeast Wisconsin Region

The 4th Annual Dancing with the Stars for the American Red Cross of Northeast Wisconsin exceeded expectations, with the largest (sell-out) crowd, record fundraising and increased awareness to programs and services. This year’s event was held on Saturday, February 18 at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center in Green Bay. Together, with the amazing efforts [...]

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From Red Cross Volunteer to Bride: A Love Story

Posted on February 13, 2012 by American Red Cross Northeast Wisconsin Region

After 55 years of marriage, Dick and Sara Nooe still appreciate that the American Red Cross brought them together. by Barbara Behling, American Red Cross U.S. Marine Dick Nooe was shot multiple times in the leg and the face, three days before the end of the Korean War. Blinded by the shots, Dick felt his [...]

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American Red Cross Announces Nurse Assistant Training

Posted on February 8, 2012 by American Red Cross Northeast Wisconsin Region

The local American Red Cross is expanding its health and safety training to include a Nurse Assistant Training program to residents throughout the greater Fox Valley. The state-approved program prepares students to become a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) in the state of Wisconsin. Classes will be offered every other month at the Oshkosh location beginning [...]

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American Red Cross Announces New Learn-to-Swim Program Pricing

Posted on February 4, 2012 by American Red Cross Northeast Wisconsin Region

The American Red Cross is announcing a new Learn-to-Swim program pricing structure for aquatic providers. This price adjustment and new package offering, which goes into effect June 1, is in response to feedback received by the Red Cross from discussions and research conducted with aquatic providers over the past six months. The package includes a [...]

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Can You Put a Price on Lifesaving Training??

Posted on January 31, 2012 by American Red Cross Northeast Wisconsin Region

Many people don’t see the value in First Aid/CPR/AED training.  It may be the cost of the training, the effort it takes to keep the certification up-to-date or the thought that one would never have to use it.  What if you came across an emergency that involved your family member, friend, coworker, neighbor or even [...]

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Stop On Out at the Super Bowl of Safety Today!!!

Posted on January 28, 2012 by American Red Cross Northeast Wisconsin Region

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Red Cross Prepares for a Different Kind of “Ice Bowl”

Posted on January 26, 2012 by American Red Cross Northeast Wisconsin Region

No, that’s not a typo…We recently participated in a multi-faceted simulated disaster called Ice Bowl. It was aptly named as a fictional airliner crashed into our frigid, frozen water.  The inaugural Mass Rescue Operations preparedness exercise was sponsored by Austin Straubel International Airport, Brown County Emergency Management, WI DNR and the US Coast Guard. This [...]

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Tailgaiting for a Cause

Posted on January 24, 2012 by American Red Cross Northeast Wisconsin Region

  “We are excited to say we doubled the funds raised from last year for the American Red Cross,” said Andy Kaye, Co-Owner, of Recoveron Restoration. “When we started the tailgates the main objective was to raise funds for American Red Cross and increase awareness of the needs of our community and we are excited [...]

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The Winner of our Soup Ladle Trophy goes to………

Posted on January 20, 2012 by American Red Cross Northeast Wisconsin Region

CSI Appleton for their White House Soup!!!!! Congratulations! The American Red Cross of Northeast Wisconsin sincerely thanks all who supported this year’s Soup’s On event through their monetary donations, in-kind services and volunteer efforts.  Your support helps us to continue to provide valuable, lifesaving programs and services to our community!

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