Histoires de la Croix-Rouge

Patient receives vital support from the Health Equipment Loan Program

September 10, 2012 -

"I would wake up every day wondering how much pain I’d have that day. Will I be able to walk?" – Liz G., donor, supported by the Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program

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Red Cross services leave Horn of Africa stronger after drought

September 05, 2012 - Since 2011, the humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa has affected more than 13 million people, leaving many without basic shelter and basic necessities.

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Elastoplast donation triple match offer

August 31, 2012 - Did you know that you're more likely to deliver first aid to someone you know and care for than a complete stranger?

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Emergency Response Units leap into action following emergencies worldwide

August 29, 2012 - Created in 1996 to assist communities in the aftermath of an incident, Emergency Response Units (ERU) act as a vital layer of support for vulnerable persons when the resources of local facilities have been exhausted.

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Community Projects Fund restores morale following northern Alberta wildfires

August 29, 2012 - The massive wildfires that swept through central and northern Alberta in 2011 left a path of destruction in their wake, decimating the town of Slave Lake and forcing approximately 7,000 people to abandon their homes and seek shelter in safer areas.

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Canadian Red Cross supports Welland community after a devastating apartment fire

August 20, 2012 -

"The Red Cross has been so good to us," Steven says, trying to put into words what help from the organization has meant.

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A volunteer's experience of the Thunder Bay Flood

August 14, 2012 - Lisa was one of 160 hard-working, compassionate Red Cross volunteers who worked 16-hour days, in 38 degree weather, to help those in need.

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Residents of Alberta remember 1987 tornado

August 13, 2012 - When dark skies turn to hail, torrential rains and, ultimately, a tornado, the experience can stick in the minds of community members for years.

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Backyard pool safety precautions may prevent emergencies

August 08, 2012 - Having a pool in your backyard can make you the envy of the neighborhood and lead to big summertime fun, but it can also pose some major hazards.

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