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Red Cross honours Annie Lennox with star-studded musical tribute |
| (30 November 2009) |
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| On World Aids Day 2009, dedicated philanthropist Annie Lennox will be honoured as a Freeman of the City of London after being nominated by the British Red Cross. |
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Life. Live it. first aid kit - “It’s been more successful than I ever envisaged” |
| (30 November 2009) |
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| A Shropshire teacher had high hopes when she took on the Life. Live it. first aid education programme – but its positive effect on both students and teachers has surpassed even her expectations. |
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Join the queues for 100k-a-day! |
| (27 November 2009) |
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| Forget Ikea and Harrods – it’s the Red Cross that shoppers are queuing up outside of at the moment, eager to get their hands on Christmas bargains during our £100k-a-day fortnight. |
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World AIDS Day events highlight ongoing HIV stigma |
| (27 November 2009) |
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| Volunteers are organising events in schools and universities across the UK this week to mark World AIDS Day on Tuesday 1 December. |
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Red Cross helps Peckham residents displaced by fire |
| (26 November 2009) |
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| Red Cross volunteers worked in rest centres and handed out emergency items after a serious fire in Peckham led to over 300 people being evacuated. |
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Elizabeth's story: supported every step of the way after Cockermouth floods |
| (25 November 2009) |
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| When Elizabeth Casson's home in Cockermouth was flooded, she was understandably anxious. Thanks to a Red Cross volunteer who took the time to talk things through, Elizabeth is coping much better. |
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Help us raise 100k-a-day! |
| (24 November 2009) |
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| Red Cross charity shops across the UK are trying to raise £100,000 every day until 5 December. |
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Red Cross volunteers provide help at Cumbria flood support centres |
| (24 November 2009) |
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| As residents in Cockermouth start the long process of recovery following the recent devastating floods, the Red Cross is providing help at two flood support centres in Cumbria. |
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Red Cross rescue team on standby following Cockermouth floods |
| (23 November 2009) |
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| After helping rescue more than 200 people during the devastating flooding in Cockermouth, the Red Cross’ swift water rescue team has been stood down – but is ready to deploy again if necessary. |
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Adam’s a busy superhero volunteer |
| (20 November 2009) |
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| There may be young volunteers in the UK who are even busier and more dedicated than Humanitarian Citizen Award winner Adam Sibley – but we’ve yet to find them. |
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Red Cross rescue team joins Cockermouth floods rescue operation |
| (20 November 2009) |
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| Following heavy rains that brought devastating flooding to Cockermouth, Red Cross swift water rescue teams have been helping in the operation to evacuate more than 200 people. |
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If Konnie Huq had HIV, would you kiss her? |
| (19 November 2009) |
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| If Konnie Huq had HIV, what would it take for you to kiss her? For World AIDS Day, we've launched a video about the stigma people with HIV face. |
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All rise for the young heroes at Humanitarian Citizen Awards |
| (14 November 2009) |
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| The winners of this year’s British Red Cross Humanitarian Citizen Awards have been called to order at an exclusive award ceremony at the Houses of Parliament in London. |
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Red Cross volunteers respond to flat fire in Essex |
| (13 November 2009) |
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| British Red Cross volunteers are helping over 50 people evacuated from their homes after a fire broke out in a flat in Basildon, Essex at 3am this morning. |
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Thank you Red Cross, say reunited cousins |
| (12 November 2009) |
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| After pensioner Sylvia suddenly lost touch with her cousin Mary, who lives in Germany, she spent three years fearing the worst – until someone mentioned the Red Cross’ tracing and message service. |
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Young people grab the Red Cross reins for 11 Million Takeover Day. |
| (05 November 2009) |
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| It was a senior management team meeting with a difference at British Red Cross headquarters on 6 November – as board members were temporarily ousted to make way for a younger generation of decision-makers. |
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First aid hero gets a sure start as a life-saver |
| (04 November 2009) |
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| A young parent who reluctantly attended a first aid course as part of the Sure Start programme was transformed suddenly into a convert – after his new skills helped save his child’s life. |
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Emergency teams respond to Huntly and Stonehaven flooding |
| (03 November 2009) |
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| Volunteers worked round the clock to help evacuate vulnerable residents after heavy rain and burst river banks caused chaos in north east Scotland, flooding dozens of homes. |
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