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NEWS ARCHIVE 2002 NEWS ARCHIVE 2004 Free Lunch and Safe Sex Education at Friendship Center, May 6 at noon  MoreRed Cross Recognizes Volunteers during National Volunteer Week April 18-24 is National Volunteer Week, and the American Red Cross would like to recognize the invaluable contributions of its Volunteers. MoreHealthy Eating Program Held at Friendship Center Cornell Coalition for the Homeless, in conjunction with the American Red Cross Homeless Services, present an evening of Nutrition Information and Healthy Eating Education, Monday, April 19th, 5:30pm- 6:30pm at the Red Cross Friendship Center, 618 West State Street. MoreTC3 Nurses offer Health Screening and Information Fair at Friendship Center Free health evaluations will be offered to the public on Thursday April 15 from noon to 2:00pm at the American Red Cross Friendship Center, 618 West State Street. Nursing students from TC3 will be on site to take blood pressure readings, lung sound assessments, discuss various health care issues and address personal health concerns. Those attending are invited to pick up a slice of pizza and a voter registration form as well. For more information please contact the Red Cross Friendship Center at 273-6684.  Many families will embark on spring break vacations this year to destinations across the country-but just as many families will stay home. Rather than spending days playing video games or hours watching television, the Tompkins County Chapter of the American Red Cross encourages adults and young people alike to take five easy steps to disaster preparedness. moreview your weekend preparedness guideRed Cross Brings You Safe Families Day (Mar 04) In celebration of Red Cross month, the American Red Cross of Tompkins County will be hosting it's annual "Safe Families Day" event on Saturday, March 6th at Pyramid Mall from 10am - 5pm. More
Red Cross Extends THANKS to Red Shoe Supporters The American Red Cross of Tompkins County would like to send a heartfelt thanks to all who made the 2004 Red Shoe Dance Marathon at Cornell University a successful, exhilarating 24-hour extravaganza. MoreRed Cross Celebrates Black History Month (Feb 04) African Americans have proudly shared in the humanitarian work of the American Red Cross since its founding in 1881. Despite the societal prejudices against them and the obstacles they faced, African Americans have persisted in reaching out to help others. This virtual exhibit showcases the outstanding contributions of African Americans to the American Red Cross. ENTERBLOOD BANKING COMMUNITY ISSUES NATIONAL APPEAL FOR IMMEDIATE DONATIONS TO ADDRESS WINTER BLOOD SHORTAGE (Jan/Feb 04) more RED SHOE IS COMING!!(Feb 04) Over 350 Cornell students will stay awake and on their feet from 8:00pm Friday, February 6th to 8:00pm Saturday, February 7th in support of vital Red Cross Services. Thanks to the donors and sponsors who make Red Shoe 2004 possible. ITHACA JOURNAL HOLDS FOOD DRIVE TO BENEFIT RED CROSS (Feb 04) The Ithaca Journal Employee Activity Committee is sponsoring a food drive to benefit the American Red Cross Food Pantry, which is available for the homeless and others in need. There is a container in the Customer Service Center at The Ithaca Journal, 123 W. State St., for donations. Canned goods and other nonperishable foods may be donated until Friday, Feb. 6. Welcome Back!! Eleven-Year-Old Caroline Student Returns From Measles Initiative Trip to Guinea (Jan 04) At the invitation of the American Red Cross, 11-year old Gregory Pendergast, a fifth-grader at Caroline Elementary School and his teacher, Anita Bellucci, traveled to Guinea to participate in the Measles Initiative's sixth mass measles campaign of the year. Read about their Journey to Guinea HERE more Red Cross and You: Together We Prepare In today's climate, it's more important than ever that all of us be prepared for possible emergencies. Natural or other disasters can strike suddenly, at any time and anywhere. But there are FIVE ACTIONS everyone can take that can help make a difference. . .  Read the Most Useful Book in the World Note: In order to view the Most Useful Book, you will need to have Adobe® Acrobat® Reader® installed on your computer. Download Adobe® Acrobat® Reader® Happy New Year! Red Cross offices will be closed to the public Thursday and Friday, January 1st and 2nd in celebration of the New Year. The Friendship Center will remain open from 9:30-4:30. Those in need of assistance can call 273-1900 and follow prompts, or 273-6684 for Friendship Center Staff. Red Cross offices will re-open to the public on Monday, January 5th at 9:00am. American
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