Kendall Watson is a motorcyclist and first aid instructor with the Canadian Red Cross. Her dad was involved in a serious motorcycle crash years ago and she witnessed his long recovery. This personal experience, combined with her long-time interest in providing first aid training led Kendall to contribute to the development of the first aid module of the Biker Down program.
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Laura Enekegho is a fourth year PhD student in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Alberta. When she isn’t in a laboratory, classroom, or volunteering on campus, you will find her at the Canadian Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP) depot in Edmonton as a client services volunteer.
Hello, fellow furballs! I’m Coco, your wise and witty feline guide. Thunderstorms can be a real cat-astrophe, but don’t worry—I’m here to share some purr-fect tips to keep you and your humans safe. So, let’s get ready for those loud and flashy storms together!
When it comes to disasters and crises around the world, local Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement staff and volunteers are at the heart of the response— taking action to support people who have been impacted.
Stéphane Corbeil, bénévole de la Croix-Rouge canadienne a récemment exploré les Mighty Fives, les parcs nationaux du sud de l’Utah aux États-Unis. Lors de son aventure, Stéphane a bien préparé ses randonnées et appliqué ses connaissances en sécurité tout au long de ses parcours.
Summer is here, and it's time to enjoy the sunshine and outdoor activities. But summer also means extreme heat waves, which can be difficult to manage for adults and children alike.
In April 2024, the Canadian Red Cross hosted a two-day Domestic Emergency Response Unit (D-ERU) open house event at the Best Western Plus Airport Hotel in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
The opioid poisoning crisis continues to be a pressing public health emergency, and responding to it head-on requires knowledge, preparation, and community support.