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Refugee finds hope and support with the Red Cross |
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| After fleeing torture and persecution in Eritrea, refugee Alia is building a new life in the UK with the help of the Red Cross. |
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Young volunteers show the way |
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| More than ten per cent of Red Cross volunteers – around 3,000 – are young people. Recent recruit Matthew Tyldsley, 17, talks about what first drew him to the Red Cross and how he has enjoyed the experience. |
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Volunteers provide care in the home |
| (18 March 2008) |
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| After years spent serving his country, retired SAS soldier Charles had hit a downward spiral, suffering medical problems and becoming socially withdrawn. But things soon changed for the better when someone referred him to the Red Cross. |
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Volunteers respond to emergency bomb alert |
| (14 March 2008) |
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| Volunteers were called out to help when the discovery of an unexploded Second World War bomb in Coventry led to the emergency evacuation of 300 local residents. |
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Volunteers help as severe weather hits the UK |
| (10 March 2008) |
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| As severe gales and brutal storms batter parts of the UK, Red Cross volunteers are on standby to help across the UK. |
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Tesco raises over £4.4 million for British Red Cross UK services |
| (10 March 2008) |
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| Tesco’s 2007 Charity of the Year partnership has raised £4,428,000 for British Red Cross services in the UK. |
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Road safety campaign is first aid success |
| (07 March 2008) |
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| Following the massive success of the British Red Cross’ recent Don’t be a Bystander road safety campaign, sponsor Toyota has pledged to support a new campaign over the next three years. |
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Why I volunteer |
| (03 March 2008) |
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| According to recent graduate Parjeet Rai, volunteering with the British Red Cross is one of the best decisions she had ever made. Find out why. |
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