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Sayma’s story: how I saved my choking daughter

When Sayma’s daughter started choking, the young mother was terrified – but then her first aid training kicked in and she knew exactly what to do.

FESS volunteer Adam Harrington

Adam's story: a hero in his spare time

Adam only volunteers a few times a month for the Red Cross – and often he’s asleep while on duty – yet his actions bring comfort to scores of people caught in the midst of crisis. What does he do?

A pile of books

Our charity bookshops

Indulge your love for the written word and support people in crisis at the same time. From chick lit to classics, we have books for everyone.

Three volunteers and Land Rover in snow

Volunteers get going as snow brings UK to standstill

02 Dec 2010

As parts of the UK grind to a snow-induced standstill, volunteers are braving the elements to ensure the most vulnerable are safe and well.

First aid demonstration being given at the Central Mosque Islamic Festival.

Volunteers teach first aid at cultural festivals

13 Aug 2009

The British Red Cross had a busy weekend teaching first aid at two cultural festivals in Edinburgh.

Pupils giving presentation

Edinburgh pupils study with the Red Cross

20 Mar 2009

Pupils from St Thomas of Aquin's in Edinburgh have been working with the British Red Cross as part of an exciting new peer education project.

Biodiesel

From fat to fuel: reducing the Red Cross' carbon footprint

05 Mar 2009

The Red Cross in Mid Scotland and Argyll has come up with a way to reduce its carbon emissions, by running some vehicles using biodiesel made from vegetable oil.

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