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Help us salute The United States Military and their families

       Kimberly Dozier                                                               General Conway

James W. Sheaffer, President, CSC North American Public Sector and Chair of the 2010 Fire and Ice Ball has announced that the Red Cross will salute our nation’s Armed Forces and their families at our annual gala, to be held on Saturday evening, October 16 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington D.C. General James T. Conway, USMC Commandant, United States Marine Corps will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Associated Press reporter Kimberly Dozier will emcee.

Join Team Red Cross and run the Marine Corps Marathon

The American Red Cross in the National Capital Region is thrilled to be a Participating Charity in the Maine Corps Marathon! This year marks our first year as a participating charity and we look forward to a successful start! You still have a chance to run the Marine Corps Marathon through this partnership opportunity. You must register by August 10th using our online registration tool to gain entry. Raise funds for your local Red Cross, participate in Pacers marathon training program and guarantee your spot in the 2010 Marine Corps Marathon.

Please click here to register.

Young Women's Alliance Supports Community Through Red Cross

The Red Cross kicked off the Young Women's Alliance at Saks 5th Avenue in Tysons Galleria to engage women under 40. Here, Tiffany Circle member Dale Koepenick, Saks’ Brigitte Schmitt, Erika Davison, and Heather Shaw Menis, Red Cross National Capital Region CEO Linda Mathes, and event organizer CSC’s Amanda Linton.
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Summer Fun Includes Learning Basic Water Safety Rules

Tuckahoe Pool, McLean, VA ARC photo

The weather is hot, the end of the school year is here, and we are ready for a summer of fun in the water. Your American Red Cross is urging everyone to learn how to swim and to learn water safety and lifesaving skills that can help save a life.

Beat the Heat with Red Cross Safety Tips:

As the sweltering summer heat sweeps the nation, the American Red Cross reminds everyone to take precautions against heat related incidents. So many simple measures can be taken to significantly reduce the chance of getting heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The Red Cross encourages drinking plenty of water and taking frequent breaks while working outside. Staying inside and avoiding strenuous activity is also recommended.

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