American Red Cross Permian Basin Area Chapter
Recent News About American Red Cross Permian Basin Area Chapter
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Permian Basin Red Cross joins effort to aid victims of Maui wildfires
The Permian Basin chapter of the American Red Cross Central and South Texas Region is working with other chapters nationwide to raise funds for the victims of the wildfires that ravaged the Hawaiian island of Maui earlier this month.
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AMERICAN RED CROSS PERMIAN BASIN AREA CHAPTER: Red Cross Signs Agreement with Embassy of Mexico
Red Cross Signs Agreement with Embassy of Mexico
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AMERICAN RED CROSS PERMAIN BASIN AREA CHAPTER: In a year of a pandemic and record disasters, help those in need
In a tumultuous year of a global pandemic and relentless disasters in the United States, people are stepping up to help others in need. For many, this includes making donations as part of their holiday traditions.
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AMERICAN RED CROSS PERMAIN BASIN AREA CHAPTER: A Family Embraces a Black Friday Tradition of Blood Donation
Togetherness may look and feel drastically different for many families during this holiday season. However, the Hopkins family is thankful to continue to embrace the familiar tradition of blood donation with the American Red Cross.
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AMERICAN RED CROSS PERMAIN BASIN AREA CHAPTER: Never-ending 2020 Disasters: Red Cross Helping Colorado Wildfire Victims
As the never-ending string of 2020 disasters continues, the American Red Cross is on the ground in Colorado where wildfires have forced people from their homes, burning thousands of acres and destroying homes.
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AMERICAN RED CROSS PERMAIN BASIN AREA CHAPTER: Restoring Water to Grand Bahama Island
When Hurricane Dorian passed through The Bahamas in September 2019, the islands of Abaco and Grand Bahama received the most significant impacts, with the entire island of Grand Bahama left without clean drinking water after the storm contaminated the island’s natural, fresh aquifers and wellfields with salt water.
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AMERICAN RED CROSS PERMAIN BASIN AREA CHAPTER: Beirut Explosion: From Rubble to Recovery
Two months ago, enormous blasts in Lebanon shook the capital of Beirut. The impact was intense, rippling through several areas of the capital and could be heard 149 miles away on the island of Cyprus.
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AMERICAN RED CROSS PERMAIN BASIN AREA CHAPTER: Coping with Disasters: Free Resources for Kids
This school year is very different than most. Youth across the country have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, wildfires, hurricanes and other crises. For children, these changes and events can potentially bring up a lot of emotions, such as feeling nervous, scared or anxious.
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AMERICAN RED CROSS PERMAIN BASIN AREA CHAPTER: Blood Donors Help Patient Battle Sickle Cell Disease with Styles
DayShana Jones is a 28-year-old hairstylist living with sickle cell disease. Her occupation revolves around her helping clients look and feel their best with a new hair style, cut or color.
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AMERICAN RED CROSS PREMAIN BASIN AREA CHAPTER: COVID-19: more than 5 million cases in US, follow these safety steps
More than 5 million people in the United States have now been infected with the coronavirus, with the number of cases increasing from 4 to 5 million in less than 20 days. Public health officials say it’s still critical to follow COVID-19 safety guidelines.
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AMERICAN RED CROSS PERMIAN BASIN AREA CHAPTER: Lily Defeats Cancer with the Help of Everyday Heroes
Lily Dotson didn’t have a Golden Lasso or shielding Gauntlets to protect her when she was diagnosed with high risk lymphoblastic leukemia at the age of five.
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AMERICAN RED CROSS PERMIAN BASIN AREA CHAPTER: Heat Wave: Stay Safe When the Temperatures Rise
Heat Wave: Stay Safe When the Temperatures Rise
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AMERICAN RED CROSS PERMIAN BASIN AREA CHAPTER: Celebrating Kindness Amid Coronavirus this World Blood Donor Day
As the world marks three months since this coronavirus was declared a pandemic, the American Red Cross recognizes and celebrates blood and platelet donors who have rolled up a sleeve to help patients during this crisis.
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AMERICAN RED CROSS PERMIAN BASIN AREA CHAPTER: A Different Kind of Water Safety this Summer
A Different Kind of Water Safety this Summer
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AMERICAN RED CROSS PERMIAN BASIN AREA CHAPTER: CPR/AED Awareness Week: Every Second Counts
CPR/AED Awareness Week: Every Second Counts
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AMERICAN RED CROSS PERMIAN BASIN AREA CHAPTER: National Trauma Awareness Month: A Teen’s Accident Required Serious Blood Needs
May is National Trauma Awareness month. It serves as a reminder that life is unpredictable, and accidents happen every day—some of which require trips to the hospital and lifesaving blood transfusions.
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AMERICAN RED CROSS PERMIAN BASIN AREA CHAPTER: Using My Voice: How a Decade of Humanitarian Work Brought Red Crosser to Dorian Response
Hurricane Dorian slammed into The Bahamas on September 1, 2019, leaving a wake of devastation the island chain had never seen before.
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AMERICAN RED CROSS PERMIAN BASIN AREA CHAPTER: Veteran Caregivers - Online Communities Can Cut Isolation
As people stay home to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, the sting of separation from friends and family is being felt across the country.
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AMERICAN RED CROSS PERMIAN BASIN AREA: Older Adults More Vulnerable after Disasters
New research has found that older adults are more vulnerable and experience more casualties after natural disasters compared to other age groups.
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AMERICAN RED CROSS PERMIAN BASIN AREA CHAPTER: During Black History Month a Daughter Honors Her Family’s Rich Legacy of Blood Donation
February is Black History Month, a time when we celebrate the contributions and legacies of African Americans. Kirsten Simpkins not only pays homage to her father’s legacy of blood donation and public service in February, but throughout the year. More specifically, Simpkins honors him every 56 days by giving blood.