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In the NEWS: Volunteer Bandages Disaster Victims' Broken Hearts

Jul-28-2008 — During a recent candlelight vigil in Sioux City, Iowa, Peggy Smith watched as a Boy Scout standing for the service collapsed.

In the NEWS: Red Cross assists 10 people after West Side fire

Jul-01-2008 — The Red Cross is assisting six adults and four children...

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR RED CROSS OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM

Jun-23-2008 — The American Red Cross is currently seeking volunteers for its Ombudsman Program...

In the NEWS: Red Cross aiding five in $60,000 Woltz fire

Jun-19-2008 — Two adults and three children were being assisted Wednesday evening by the Red Cross after fire...

In the NEWS: Arson at group home sends man to prison

Jun-12-2008 — A Buffalo man who caused $125,000 damage to his West Side group home last year was sentenced...

Greater Buffalo Chapter Celebrates National CPR/AED Awareness Week

May-30-2008 — June 1-7 marks first observance – discounted on-line classes available - follow tab in right column

In the NEWS: Barbara R. Frey, retired Buffalo State vice president

May-29-2008 — Barbara R. Frey, Ph. D., a retired vice president at Buffalo State College, died Saturday...

In the NEWS: Social Notes

May-29-2008 — The Red Cross BASH 08. John Yurtchuk, co-chairman of the 10th annual Red Cross BASH, and his wife, Carolyn...

Buffalo Rising: The BASH 2008 Kicks Off The Summer

May-29-2008 — The BASH 2008 is right around the corner, and for many, that means a trip to Uncle Sam’s Army Navy Outfitters...

In the NEWS: Fire in Byron apartment building turns back rescuers, kills four in family

May-20-2008 — Wes Baun grabbed his aluminum ladder and headed toward the flaming apartment complex...

In the NEWS: Cross-country bicycle trek raises $13,000 for Red Cross

May-16-2008 — At about 1:30 Thursday afternoon, Jeff Greene took a victory lap on his bicycle...

WIVB: Jeff Greene finishes successful 'Ride for Red'

May-16-2008 — The American Red Cross, Greater Buffalo Chapter announced Thursday that Jeff Greene has returned to Springville, N.Y. ...

WIVB: Lt. Jeff Greene Nears End of Ride for Red

May-14-2008 — A Springville native has almost completed his bike ride across the country for the Red Cross...

American Red Cross Disaster Services Featured in Rascal Flatts' video

May-02-2008 — In a historical first for the organization, American Red Cross disaster relief services is...

WIVB: Jeff Greene in Charleston, SC

Apr-30-2008 — An update on a sailor from Springville who's riding cross country for the Red Cross...

Red Cross Motorcycle on Display at Airport

Apr-22-2008 — The custom-built motorcycle that the Red Cross is raffling in June will be on display at the Buffalo/Niagara...

Valdosta Daily Times: Bike Trek

Apr-21-2008 — To raise money for the American Red Cross, Jeff Greene embarked on a 4,500-mile...

WIVB: Jeff Greene cycles through Mobile, AL

Apr-21-2008 — Jeff Greene has now completed more then half his Ride for Red to benefit the Buffalo Chapter of the American Red Cross...

In the NEWS: Red Cross readies 10th annual fundraiser

Apr-16-2008 — Marching orders have gone out for the 10th Anniversary BASH on June 6...

OLEAN: Baby-sitting about more than just money, local youth learn

Apr-15-2008 — There will always be a need for skilled baby-sitters, and the American Red Cross is trying...

Ride for Red Tours Baton Rouge

Apr-15-2008 — Jeffrey Greene is riding for the red…that is the American Red Cross...

WGRZ: Four Families Displaced by Apartment Fire

Apr-09-2008 — If you were driving along the 190 early this morning, you could see how fire lit up the sky...

Business Leader, Nonprofit Volunteer to Head the American Red Cross

Apr-08-2008 — Gail J. McGovern was today named President and CEO of the American Red Cross...

In the NEWS: Charities feel the pinch when donors move away

Apr-07-2008 — As a Cheektowaga resident for many years, Gary Kadow supported the Buffalo Chapter of the American Red Cross...

In the NEWS: Volunteers/by Paula Voell

Apr-03-2008 — The American Red Cross is searching for volunteers to join its disaster action team...

Can you save a life with chest-compressions?

Apr-02-2008 — Compression-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation has recently been in the media...

In the NEWS: Several structures damaged in 3 Sunday morning fires

Mar-31-2008 — Fire erupted at 446 North Division St. just after 9 a.m. Sunday, causing about $75,000 damage...

In the NEWS: Family of five routed by Dartmouth Ave. fire

Mar-31-2008 — The Red Cross was called to assist two adults and three children routed by a fire...

Custom-built motorcycle debuts at St. Patrick's Day parade

Mar-17-2008 — That green custom motorcycle in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday could be yours...

In the NEWS: Fire routs 3 adults from Rich Street home

Mar-14-2008 — Three adults were routed by a fire that caused $60,000 damage to a home on Rich Street...

Red Cross Urges Preparedness for Spring Break

Mar-11-2008 — Regardless of your definition of a good time, you can help ensure a safer trip by taking a few steps ahead of time...

Winter Weather Safety tips

Mar-04-2008 — With a winter snow warning in effect and predictions of snow, sleet and freezing rain...

DAT and AFES volunteers needed

Mar-04-2008 — ... searching for volunteers to join its Disaster Action Team (DAT) and Armed Forces Emergency Services (AFES)...

American Red Cross To Open Two Emergency Shelters

Jan-30-2008 — The Greater Buffalo Chapter announced today that it will open two emergency shelters at 5 p.m. They are located at...

Volunteers needed for Ombudsman Program

Jan-02-2008 — The American Red Cross, Greater Buffalo Chapter is currently seeking volunteers for its Ombudsman Program.

Disaster Volunteers Needed

Feb-15-2007 — The American Red Cross, Greater Buffalo Chapter is currently seeking volunteers for its Disaster Action Team (DAT).