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May 10, 20211 min read
EVERYDAY HEROES: Jeremy Westmoreland
Everyday Heroes is a new series featuring outstanding local American Red Cross volunteers who take giving back to their community to a...
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Apr 28, 20212 min read
Military Children Make Sacrifices Too
Debra F. Collins Southwest Mississippi Chapter Board Member Being the spouse of a Veteran and a mother of two boys, I know there may be...
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Apr 28, 20211 min read
APRIL 2021 – K.I.N.D. Award Winner is Fran Lawlor
Written by: Amy Cottrell / Volunteer Services #KIND #volunteers
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Apr 28, 20212 min read
KIND Award Recipient Fran Lawlor
The Alabama and Mississippi Region proudly announces its monthly recipient of the KIND Award: a volunteer that is K(knowledgeable)...
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Apr 26, 20212 min read
Going The Extra Mile
Our Red Cross volunteers are special in so many ways. Their big hearts and selfless acts of service are what our organization appreciates...
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Apr 7, 20212 min read
In Memoriam: Dr. John Horch
Over 40 years ago, John began his Red Cross story by donating blood and platelets after his daughter required lifesaving blood. Nearly...
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Apr 1, 20211 min read
Friends Who Volunteer Together, Stay Together.
North Alabama volunteers, Kasey Naves and Susan Butler deliver food to people displaced by March 25 tornadoes. The dedication and...
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Mar 25, 20211 min read
Lindsey Gober, Our Lifesaving Award Recipient
On June 29, 2019, Lindsey Gober courageously saved the life of a 22-month child by performing CPR, a skill which she had gained through...
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Feb 24, 20212 min read
Geno Shirey, February KIND Winner
The Alabama Mississippi and Region proudly announces its monthly recipient the KIND Award: a volunteer that is K(knowledgeable)...
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Dec 24, 20201 min read
Bringing Christmas To Those Who Served
On Dec 21st, truckloads of Christmas cards made their way into the hands of hundreds of residents at the Colonel Robert L. Howard State...
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Oct 11, 20202 min read
Haydee Melendez Pays It Forward
Red Cross volunteer, Haydee Melendez poses on a cot at the Adams County Shelter in Mississippi. Pamela Davis / American Red Cross By...
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Sep 15, 20201 min read
Get Ready For Hurricane Season With The Red Cross
Hurricane Season is here and it’s going to be busy. Be ready when a storm strikes with this quick reference guide....
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Jul 22, 20203 min read
K.I.N.D. Award
Written by: Amy Cottrell / American Red Cross The ALMS Region is proud to announce its first ever recipient of the KIND Award: a...
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Jun 30, 20202 min read
Dick Amberg: May 2020 Volunteer of the Month
The Alabama Mississippi Region proudly announces May’s Volunteer of the Month, Dick Amberg, representing the representing the Central...
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May 28, 20201 min read
Kid Donates Savings to Red Cross
Pictured: C James Written by Mary Fraiser, Community Volunteer Leader Picture by Nashandra James for American Red Cross Stephen “CJ”...
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Mar 2, 20203 min read
From Childhood to Retirement the Red Cross Is a Part of Dessie Johnson
Longtime volunteer shares her memories “I have volunteered with the RC for as long as I can remember. When I was in the 1st grade our...
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Feb 28, 20202 min read
Making a Difference!
Doing good feels good – especially when you know that your time is making a difference in the lives of others. We could not do what we do...
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Jan 23, 20202 min read
From Phenix City to Guantanamo Bay, Jay Wortley Uses His Experiences to Help Others
Jay Wortley Have you ever given your time to a charity, or volunteered a few hours with a nonprofit? Jay Wortley has. In fact, it’s been...
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Jan 23, 20202 min read
Brenda Bivens named as Volunteer of the Month – November 2019
Executive Director, Mike Brown, presents certificate to Brenda Bivens Brenda Bivens has always been one to be involved in many activities...
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Oct 15, 20192 min read
Laura Puranen’s Survival Story
When life threw a struggle at this young mother, she decided to fight back. Laura Puranen, Volunteer Services Recruitment Specialist...
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