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starting gun made my ears pop, and we were off. Hundreds of feet trampled across a grass field. Two hundred meters in and I was already at the end of the pack. Ten hundred meters in and I was already walking. Everyone had told me that my first cross country race would be difficult but exciting, tiresome but exhilarating. I felt like death. Gasping for air, I imagined different scenarios that would take me out of the race. I could trip over that root. I could fall into that tree. My legs…

The first case involves the American Red Cross. The Red Cross is well known for its emergency response, disaster management assistance and humanitarian aid efforts. Though the crisis at hand is relatively minor is scope, it was an embarrassing moment and could have had an impact on donors – a large and important part of the Red Cross’ revenue stream. On February 15, 2011 at approximately 11:24 PM, an employee accidently sent a tweet on the Official Red Cross Twitter account – that was meant…

I can feel my sides burning with every step I take. I try to pick up the pace but my feet start to ache. I start up my daily argument with myself, hating myself for getting up at five-thirty during the summer, hating myself for picking running to cope with my anger, and then I start to figure out my surroundings and I know that I am close. I can see the trail I am running on start to clear, the sun beaming through the break of the trees and I know that have made it. The ritual of running every…

The Red Cross Dawson Cudd Mrs. Terry Westling English IIIA 6 April 2018 Thesis Statement: The Red Cross ,an international organization for the support of human lives in America and in other nations in times of war as well as in peace times, supports all types of people no matter who they are or where they come from. Introduction The origin of the Red Cross How the idea started How the Red Cross organization started II. Examples of aiding nations Aiding in wars Aiding in…

Clara Barton was a woman of incredible stamina and valor to whom America as a whole owes much. Her efforts in the Civil War are well remembered and well documented. Her bravery in helping wounded soldiers on the battlefield set her apart from other women of her time, initiating her social work for years to come. The skills she learned as a child she used for the good of humanity. The far reaching influence of Clara Barton’s tireless work helped to drastically improve the healthcare of the…

The Mother of The American Red Cross Association Over time, the history of health care in America has changed exponentially as a result of the hard work and dedication of courageous and inspirational nurses. One nurse in particular that stands out from the rest is Clara Barton. She is most famously known as the founder of the American Red Cross and National First Aid Association. Barton was an exceptional nurse that sacrificed her own well-being for the sake of helping others in need. She was…

I hope you are well; I know I am. As of now, the American Red Cross has assigned me to a mobile hospital (Mobile Hospital No. 1) in Coulommiers, a commune located in the Seine-et-Marne department. Here, we treat the men who’ve been severely injured in the battle at Belleau Wood. Both professional nurses and volunteers work together here to minimize casualties. We all hope to greatly reduce the devastating impacts of war, although the frequent visits from Boche aviators make that a bit difficult…

Red Cross. An international organization that's been helping other for 136 years, founded under the terms of the agreement from Geneva, Switzerland (the rule of the humane treatment). More than 25,000 volunteers support The Red Cross in helping others, and donations keep the programs running, but The Red cross foundation needs more help. I believe with your help The Red Cross can grow and keep working to save lives. The Red Cross Foundation started in America on May 21, 1881 by Clara Barton.…

Summary The episode “Delivering The Goods” in the video series, RX For Survival, shares stories on several organizations developed to help poor communities improve their health and well-being. The video shares public health contributions delivered by organizations and individuals who have made an impact in communities that lack resourceful health information on how to reduce the risk for diseases. This episode shows how the Riders for Health charity, Mechai Viravaidya, Médecins Sans…

The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization that was founded on May 21, 1881 in Washington, D.C. The American Red Cross provides services and support within five critical areas: Biomedical Services that facilitate services to collect, process, and distribute blood products; Service to the Armed Forces that provides support to military service members and their families; Preparedness & Health & Safety Services that offers education and training on health and safety topics; Disaster…