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March 2010 press releases

British Red Cross Chile Earthquake Appeal

01 Mar 2010

The British Red Cross has launched an appeal in response to the devastating earthquake in Chile.

British Red Cross launch first ever manifesto

19 Mar 2010

The British Red Cross has launched its first ever manifesto calling on all political parties to support the Red Cross's vision of a world where everyone gets the help they need in a crisis.

British Red Cross welcomes social care reform

30 Mar 2010

The British Red Cross has welcomed today’s (30/03/2010) launch of the Government’s White Paper on social care needs of the elderly and the disabled in England, believing it represents a real chance to strengthen the delivery of social care for millions of vulnerable people across England.

Coldplay charity call for Chile

02 Mar 2010

Within minutes of tweeting, the British Red Cross website was inundated by Coldplay fans wanting to donate to the Chile Earthquake Appeal. This led to a huge spike in traffic to the charity’s website, with a 400 per cent increase in hits in just 15 minutes.

Lindsay Lohan auctions day out with her in LA to raise money for Haiti

12 Mar 2010

A day out with Lindsay Lohan in Los Angeles is currently being auctioned on ebay and will be sold to the highest bidder to raise money for the British Red Cross Haiti Earthquake Appeal. The lot includes four nights at the five-star Peninsula Hotel in Beverley Hills and a day of lunch and shopping with the actress in Los Angeles.

New British Red Cross viral video unleashes the super hero in you!

31 Mar 2010

What would you do if you had super-powers for mental projection, telekinesis and super-strength? Work for the good we presume! Such are the new extra-ordinary antics portrayed in the latest British Red Cross viral video encouraging people to take up volunteering opportunities with the charity.

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