On Jan. 27, Ridgecrest resident Sharon Hicks received a Red Cross Lifesaving Award for administering CPR for 10 minutes to save the life of Anthony (Joe) Rice. Medical personnel credit Joe’s survival to Sharon’s immediate and persistent actions.
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MLK Day of Service – Red Cross Youth Serve to Save Lives through Fire Prevention
Tuesday, January 17th, 2012Red Cross L.A. Region youth volunteers celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Jan. 16, by distributing fire prevention and safety information to nine communities across the Southland.
The Rose Parade Bands March On…Thanks to First Aid Volunteers
Friday, January 6th, 2012Red Cross first aid volunteers assisted 82 participants and audience members during the Tournament of Roses Parade in record heat Jan. 2. One of the 13 first aid stations treated four band members at the same time.
The Red Cross Faces Haiti Earthquake Anniversary with Eyes on the Future
Friday, January 6th, 2012In the aftermath of Haiti’s devastating earthquake, the Red Cross turns its efforts to recovery.
Red Cross Honors Forever 21 at Heroes Breakfast
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012The Red Cross recently honored Forever 21 at its second annual Red Cross L.A. Region Heroes Breakfast. Approximately 200 guests from the local business community and preparedness organizations paid tribute to the honorees who have taken an active role in community disaster preparedness. These ‘heroes’ have helped make our city safer and better prepared in the [...]
New Year’s Weekend — No Time Off for Red Cross Responders
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012More than 30 Red Cross Los Angeles Region volunteers and staff responded to eight fires — including several fires caused by a serial arsonist — over the long, New Year’s weekend.
Stand By Your Pan…And Other Holiday Safety Tips
Tuesday, December 20th, 2011Follow some simple entertaining and hosting tips this holiday season to keep your family and friends safe for the new year.
Red Cross and United Rockers 4U Join Forces for Benefit Concert at Hard Rock Cafe
Wednesday, December 7th, 2011Band Members Eddie Money, Bobby Kimball (Toto), Jimi Jamison (Survivor), Don Dokken (Dokken), Terry Ilous (Great White/XYZ), Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy Osbourne/Quiet Riot/Whitesnake), Robin McAuley (McAuley Schenker Group/Survivor) and more are coming together on Dec. 15 for a benefit concert at the Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood on Hollywood Blvd. to benefit the Red Cross.
Wells Fargo Donates Comfort Kits to the Red Cross
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011Los Angeles Wells Fargo employees expressed their thanks this holiday season by assembling approximately 200 adult comfort kits for the Red Cross.
Volunteers Learn to be “Red Cross Ready” to Help at Disaster Services Training Weekend
Thursday, November 10th, 2011The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region hosted a Disaster Services Health Resources (DSHR) training weekend on November 5 and November 6 for nearly 150 volunteers at L.A. Valley College.
