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Volunteer Eileen Bush - almost 50 years' service! ‘Volunteering keeps me young’ says dynamic pensioner
(17 March 2010)
Almost half a century after joining the Red Cross as a volunteer, tireless pensioner Eileen Bush is still going from strength to strength.
Lindsay Lohan Lindsay Lohan auction to raise funds for Haiti
(12 March 2010)
Fancy going shopping with Lindsay Lohan? That and a whole host of other fabulous prizes are on offer in a special Ebay auction to raise funds for the Haiti Earthquake Appeal.
A young girl practices bandaging her friend's arm First aid education gets thumbs up from students
(10 March 2010)
Science teachers at a school in England have enlisted the British Red Cross’ expertise to bring first aid education to their classrooms – and it’s been a runaway success.
Zimbabwean refugee Susan is reunited with her daughters ‘Thank you Red Cross for returning my daughters’
(10 March 2010)
A Zimbabwean mother who spent two heart-breaking years separated from her young daughters has finally been reunited with them – thanks to the Red Cross.
First aid hero Matt Smith First aid heroes save two lives in two weeks
(06 March 2010)
For first aid heroes Matt Smith and Rosie Moran, life-threatening emergencies are like buses – nothing happens for ages then two big ones come along all at once.
Mary Davies and husband - care in home beneficiary Miracle recovery Mary thanks Red Cross for care and support
(04 March 2010)
After she was deemed terminally ill, pensioner Mary Davies was really grateful for the Red Cross’ reassuring support at home – but then she surprised everybody by getting well
Red Cross Land Rover in deep snow Volunteers respond to severe snowfall in Northern Scotland
(26 February 2010)
Emergency response volunteers in Northern Scotland worked round the clock last week to help hundreds of residents caught up in a punishing combination of severe snowfall and mass power cuts.
The three dog's burial crosses Volunteers help young family caught in tragic house fire
(25 February 2010)
Volunteers rushed to help after a devastating house fire caused havoc – and left a family and their young children mourning their beloved Labrador dogs.
Students at Justice and fairness event Students negotiate the rules of war
(25 February 2010)
On 23 February, 92 secondary students from across the UK left school and their everyday personalities behind for the day to take a trip to the war-torn fictional world of Paxium.
Army cadet first aid heroes First aid heroes – army cadets to the rescue
(19 February 2010)
A group of young army cadets found their recent first aid training put to the test in dramatic circumstances when one of them was run over by a car.
Hands clasped together 'She's always there' - our care in the home volunteer
(19 February 2010)
Over the past three years, David’s* alcohol problem has cost him his marriage, his job and very nearly his life. But now, helped by a Red Cross volunteer, he’s putting his life back together.
Somali women's first aid group, Bristol Somali women learn first aid skills
(12 February 2010)
A pioneering first aid project for Somali women in Bristol is helping build bridges between the local community and the British Red Cross.
Glitter ball Lindsay Lohan to host fundraising event for British Red Cross Haiti appeal
(11 February 2010)
Hollywood actress Lindsay Lohan is hosting a fundraising event to raise money for the British Red Cross Haiti Earthquake Appeal on 16 February in London.
Paul Jeffery - Haiti fundraiser and first aid hero Haiti fundraiser becomes a first aid hero
(03 February 2010)
Multi-tasking volunteer Paul Jeffery went from shaking a bucket to treating an injured casualty recently while out collecting for the Red Cross’ Haiti Earthquake Appeal.
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