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International Women's Day 2026

Across time and continents, women have long stood at the heart of the Red Cross movement. From renowned author Agatha Christie, who volunteered with the British Red Cross during th...

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[Gaza Humanitarian Crisis] Singapore Red Cross Launches Photo Exhibition, Calls

06 March 2026

Singapore, 6 March 2026 – Two years since the onset of the Gaza humanitarian crisis, countless families continue to grapple with the devastating aftermath. Homes have been destro...

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CoEPP signs MOU with Asia Dengue Voice & Action

The Centre of Excellence for Pandemic Preparedness (CoEPP), established by the Singapore Red Cross, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Asia Dengue Voice & Acti...

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'Two Years On, we are still here', a photo exhibition by Singapore Red Cross

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Put your 'Humanity In Action' at Grateful Hearts Campaign 2026

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60 Lights, One Future: Oceanarium Recognition Ceremony

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Galloping into the New Year with Carlton Hotel Singapore

As the excitement of Lunar New Year began to fill the air, our elderly beneficiaries from the ElderAid programme gathered for a heartwarming Lunar New year luncheon, a celebration ...

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Singapore Red Cross Charity Golf & Dinner 2026 – Swing for Red

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[Cyclone Ditwah Devastates Sri Lanka] Singapore Red Cross Launches Emergency Fun

02 December 2025

• Unprecedented floods devastate Sri Lanka, claiming lives, displacing thousands, crippling homes and damaging critical infrastruct...

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Bringing Festive Cheer to Elders at the Yuletide Christmas Lunch

In the true spirit of the festive season, around 30 beloved elders from our ElderAid programme gathered on 16 December for a yuletide day of fun and meaningful connection. Held at ...

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Recognising the Achievements and Hard Work of our Young Hearts

Boisterous laughter and thunderous applause filled the air as the children took turns ascending the stage to receive their well-earned certificates for their efforts in 2025. Cheer...

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2026 Wishes

1. M Shelley Mary D/O RS Sanasi, 67, ElderAid Beneficiary M Shelley Mary D/O RS Sanasi’s wish is a simple one: to keep active. After 15 years as a cashier at Comfort Delgro, M...

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SRC 2025 Wrapped

As we close 2025 and ring in the new year, we take a look and reflect on some of the year’s highlights and what we have achieved so far. Psst... check out our Wrapped in Numbers ...

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Heart-to-heart with our Secretary General: Looking beyond 2026

Looking Ahead to 2026… As we look ahead to 2026, we sat down with our Secretary General and CEO Mr Benjamin William to capture his thoughts on the future of the Singapore Red Cr...

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“Little Hands for Humanity”: Red Cross Junior Hosts Inaugural Benefit Concer

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More Than a Ribbon: Making Christmas Meaningful with Gifts from the Heart

As the festive lights twinkled across the island and the carols began to chime, the Singapore Red Cross (SRC) brought back Gifts from the Heart: A Community celebration. From 1 to...

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[Aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah & Monsoon Floods in Sri Lanka] Singapore Red Cross

19 December 2025

Singapore, 19 December 2025 – Weeks after Cyclone Ditwah tore through large pa...

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Practise makes Perfect: Getting our Red Cross Juniors Ready for the Limelight

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Importance of Geriatric Care and Support in Singapore

Singapore, while renowned for its rapid development and futuristic vision, faces the burgeoning challenge of an ageing population. The experience of growing old in this vibrant cit...

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60 Lights, One Future: Heart & Soul Christmas Tree Light Up

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International Volunteer Day 2025

As we celebrate International Volunteer Day, we cast the spotlight on seven volunteers and their acts of kindness that ripple through our community. From a simple greeting to suppo...

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A New Lease On Life At RCHD

Born prematurely, Leong Khai Fai was diagnosed with Kernicterus, a rare but serious condition that led to brain damage. Now at 55, he still grapples with severe neurological, physi...

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Gifts from the Heart: A Community Celebration

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Event Recap: “60 Lights, One Future” Official Launch Ceremony

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[Regional Climate Emergency] Singapore Red Cross Channels SG$250,000 in Immediat

01 December 2025

Singapore, 1 December 2025 – Severe monsoon rains, tropical storms and cyclones have triggered widespread flooding and landslides across Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka, causing the...

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Giving is in Her Blood

Charmaine Tan had some big shoes to fill. With both her parents being regular blood donors, giving was more than a good deed to her — it was a family tradition that Charmai...

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Enhancing Partnerships with Organisations to “Adopt a Bloodbank” to Strength

03 November 2025

Singapore, 1 November 2025 – The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) and Singapore Red Cross (SRC) have launched an enhanced “Adopt a Bloodbank” programme and a new Blood Pa...

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Rebuilding Lives in Gaza After Ceasefire: Singapore Red Cross Re-Launches Fundra

28 October 2025

Singapore, 28 October 2025 – Since the start of the first phase of the ceasefire on 10 October 2025, humanitarian partners have been able to gradually resume operations in areas ...

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Influencing For Good

A spontaneous group activity to get likes online quickly evolved into a cause worth rallying for when Mr Xavier Ng found himself in need of a blood transfusion post-surgery. Since ...

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Master first aid skills and step up to help instead of being a bystander

Regular first aid training can transform the panic of facing an emergency into calm, clear, and orderly action. (Photo by Liang Qilin) 13 September marks World First Aid...

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Cedar Girls' Secondary School students receive Lifesaver Award for calmly rescui

Cedar Girls' School students Gracias Prasetyo (left) and Elina Chua (right) received the Singapore Red Cross Lifeguard Award this year, while Serangoon Secondary School student Ric...

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Singapore Red Cross Intensifies Humanitarian Efforts as Multiple Disasters Devas

16 October 2025

• Launch of public appeal to support disaster response in the Philippines• Contribution of S$50,000 to support immediate relief efforts in Vietnam • Activation of Restor...

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Singapore Red Cross’ Humanitarian Aid Arrives in Gaza

07 October 2025

Today marks two years since the onset of the Gaza Humanitarian Crisis. The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) continues to stand in solidarity with those affected, working alongside the Egy...

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A Full Plate: Care Package Distribution

As part of our ongoing partnership with A Full Plate, Singapore’s largest food donation drive by FairPrice Group and FairPrice Foundation, the Singapore Red Cross’ Meals with L...

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Our Home. Love 60 Charity Concert «同一家园·爱心60慈善演出» raises

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[Philippines Earthquake: Death Toll Rises, Thousands Displaced] Singapore Red Cr

03 October 2025

Singapore, 3 October 2025 – In response to the devastation caused by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu on 1 October 2025, the Singapore Red Cross (SRC) will contribut...

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[International Day of Elder Persons] SRC Unveils Home Monitoring Solution 2.0, D

01 October 2025

Singapore, 1 October 2025 – Guest-of-Honour Mr Eric Chua, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Law & Ministry of Social and Family Development launched the improved ve...

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Building A Firm Foundation

At 15 years old, Benedict displays inspiring self restraint and discipline. While this took years of practice in the face of adversity, this resilient Young Heart beneficiary shows...

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[Gaza Humanitarian Crisis] Singapore Red Cross Hands Over SGD$1.2 Million in Hum

21 September 2025

Witnessed by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam,Patron of Singapore Red Cross in Cairo, Egypt Singapore, 21 September 2025 – The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) is intensifying support ...

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Singapore Hosts Inaugural National Blood Dialogue, Challenging Youth to Creative

19 September 2025

Singapore, 19 September 2025 – The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) and Singapore Red Cross (SRC) held their inaugural National Blood Dialogue, bringing together nearly 500 young ...

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60 Lights, One Future: Shine Bright This SG60!

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How to Save a Life

Mr Bernard Boey began his volunteering journey at 21. Now 27, the Community First Aider has been awarded with the Commendation Award for his sustained voluntary service to the Sing...

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Deployed for Good

Mr DS Vickram was 22 years old when he first began his volunteering journey with the Singapore Red Cross Academy (SRCA). After ten years of growth and service in various parts of t...

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Better Late Than Never

Mr Nadim van der Ros acknowledges that his volunteer journey started later than ideal. However, that has not stopped him from giving it his all. And now at 48, he is being awarded ...

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Looking Past Stereotypes

Red Cross Youth was not Ms Caylene Mak’s first choice when it came to choosing her Co-curricular Activity (CCA) when she entered secondary school. A recipient of this year’s Pr...

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Golden Years Spent with Purpose

At 56, Mr Roslan Bin Maarof could have settled into quiet retirement. Instead, he chose to look for purposeful ways to give back to the community. Now at 58, he will be receiving t...

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Painting Upon a Canvas of Compassion

Mrs Eunice Yeo grew up with little. Therefore, she learnt early on to find joy in creating rather than owning. Now as a mother of two, she is determined to ensure that children fro...

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Curiosity Saves the Cat

At 30, Ms Lydia Lee has now dedicated half her life as a volunteer with the Singapore Red Cross. A recipient of this year’s Singapore Red Cross High Commendation Award, Lydia loo...

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The Tale of a Timid Trailblazer

RCY was never a dream co-curricular activity for Ms Richelle Lim. In fact, her decision to join the Singapore Red Cross Youth was purely pragmatic — she simply wanted the bonus C...

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[Pakistan Floods] Singapore Red Cross Launches Fundraising Appeals; Commits $50

05 September 2025

Singapore, 5 September 2025 – The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) is committing SGD50,000 to support the humanitarian efforts and launching a public fundraising appeal to support commu...

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[Afghanistan Earthquake] Singapore Red Cross Launches Fundraising Appeals; Comm

04 September 2025

Singapore, 4 September 2025 – The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) is committing SGD50,000 in humanitarian aid and launching a public fundraising appeal to support communities deva...

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Singapore Red Cross Recognises over 300 Youth Leaders, Volunteers and Community

03 September 2025

• Spotlight on youth-led community projects that support the vulnerable• SG60 exhibition includes 60 stories of compassion and inclusivity Singapore, 3 September 2025 – At i...

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A Legacy of Giving Back

Dayana Shahirah Binte Ridwan learnt the importance of generosity from her parents who dedicated their lives to volunteering. Now, as a mother of three, the Steady Steps Scheme bene...

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Aunty Chan’s Secret to Happiness & Independence

Saved twice by the HoME+ system, Mdm Chan Woon Siong maintains her independence and peace of mind despite multiple health scares. The day we pulled up to Mdm Chan Woon Siong...

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Shake It Off

“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me” — or can they? 12-year-old Adam* grew up hearing how he was doomed to failure after bringing home one too ...

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Building Our Singapore, One Life At A Time

As our nation celebrates 60 years of independence, a deeper focus is being placed on connecting Singaporeans with one another, contributing to our refreshed social compact and show...

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Help On Wheels

The Singapore Red Cross First-Aiders On Wheels (FAOW) form a network of lifesavers who volunteer their skills, time, and energy, to ensure that our community spaces remain safe for...

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Our Home. Love 60 Charity Concert «同一家园.爱心60慈善演出» Singapor

03 August 2025

Singapore, 3 August 2025 – In celebration of SG60 and in conjunction with Nanyang Hakka Federation’s 96th Anniversary and Wui Chiu Fui Kun’s 203rd anniversary, Nanyang Hakka ...

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Hidden Heroes Wear Scrubs

There are countless films and television programmes that glorify and celebrate doctors. While they are undoubtedly important, we often forget that there are other nursing staff who...

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“I Just Wanted to Follow In My Father’s Footsteps”

Champion of Champions Medallion recipient Mr Amri Fadzillah celebrates his 155th blood donation this year. What began as a childhood desire to emulate his father has blossomed into...

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A Heart That Bleeds For Others

Long nights and a ton of coffee is what Software Developer Mr Cris Anthony Sarmien Dinglasan is used to. However, the 25-year-old Youthphoria Medallion recipient is committed to sw...

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A Couple’s Commitment

Now at 64, with an impressive 102 donations to her name, Diamond medallion recipient Ms Sandran Cheng Shing Yuet reflects on the profound value of having a partner who nudged her t...

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Like Father, Like Daughter

As she prepares to accept her Youthphoria medallion, Ms Candice Tan Hui Jun reflects on her journey from a young observer of her father's commitment to becoming a dedicated blood d...

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From National Service to Lifelong Service

Mr Yasim Bin Mohamed Yatim will be receiving the Champion of Champions Medallion this year at 66 years old. His initial motivation? An early release from camp during his national s...

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3rd Singapore Red Cross Volunteer Convention

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10th Singapore Humanitarian Conference by the Singapore Red Cross

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From Fear to Fulfilment

What began as a one-time favour to his employer soon developed into an enduring commitment for Mr Girish Ramchand Lakhani. Now after three decades of blood donation, he awaits his ...

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In Memory of a Legacy

Mr Rajesh S/O Sobragemal started donating blood from the age of 18. Now 47, he looks back on his motivations and the legacy left behind by a father who gave generously. Regi...

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Taking Flight to New Heights

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Be Our Champion for Humanity!

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One Community, Many Lifesavers

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Red Cross Youth SG60 Project Raises Over $600,000 — 20,000 Households to Recei

02 July 2025

Singapore, 2 July 2025 – The Singapore Red Cross’ Youth annual fundraising and distribution drive, Project R.IC.E.+ has raised close to $630,000 to bring food and daily essenti...

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Ronda’s Recipe for Success

Interested in getting your hands on her delicious chocolate chip cookies? Mdm Ronda will be raising funds for our annual fundraiser Grateful Hearts Day! Her cookies will be for sal...

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Over 2,000 Blood Donors and Organisations Recognised at World Blood Donor Day

28 June 2025

Singapore, 28 June 2025 – At today’s World Blood Donor Day’s celebrations, the Singapore Red Cross (SRC) and Health Sciences Authority (HSA) honoured 2,076 committed blood do...

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Singapore Red Cross 51st Annual General Meeting

The 51st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Singapore Red Cross (SRC) was held at Red Cross House on 23 June 2025. In his Opening Remarks, the Chairman reflected on how 2024 was ...

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Trained to Bandage the Unseen Wounds

In a world full of emotional turmoil and invisible struggles, Alvin Ong discovered the power of listening and offering compassionate support through Psychosocial First Aid — a sk...

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There’s An Afterparty — And You’re Invited

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Love in Balance

At 53, Muchsin Dahalan is a father to four children, a senior manager, and a long-time volunteer with the Singapore Red Cross. His steadfast commitment extends beyond his family an...

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A Father Who Cares

Guardian to five and a father-figure to more, Director of Care Services Mr Adrian Lim reflects on what Father’s Day means to the residents and beneficiaries of Red Cross Home for...

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Strengthening Southeast Asia's Pandemic Preparedness at the CoEPP Dialogue 2025

As a follow-up to our Pandemic Readiness Enhancement Program training series in 2023 and 2024, we hosted a three-day Friends of Centre of Excellence for Pandemic Preparedness Dialo...

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Let #DreamsTakeFlight at Wings of Art

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Singapore Red Cross Charity Concert 2025: 同一家园.爱心60慈善演出

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‘A Full Plate’, A Full Heart

Held over two days, the Meals with Love care package distribution brought together communities from all across Singapore in support of those who need it most. A nationwide s...

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#SRCINTHEZONE - Meet the people behind SRC’s Medical Chaperone and Transportat

We’re continuing our #SRCintheZone series with a spotlight on our very own help on wheels — Singapore Red Cross’ Medical Chaperone and Transportation (MCT). For many wheelcha...

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Footprints in Singapore – A Journey Through Memories that Supports a Great Cau

Ever wondered what Singapore was like in the 1950s, 60s, and 70s? Before the gleaming skyscrapers and bustling Orchard Road we know today, there was a Singapore of languid beaches,...

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Dear Mom, Thank You For Helping Me Bloom

We attended an art-jamming session where the Young Hearts’ children took time to express their appreciation to the mother figures in their lives. As family-friendly pop-...

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Tales From the Road

In commemoration of World Red Cross Day, we spoke to three brave individuals, who, despite their diverse backgrounds and roles, all share the same commitment to serving others. Rea...

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Mother of the (Red Cross) House: Ms Elsie Tan

“My advice for mothers in the SRC is to be kind to yourself. You don’t have to be perfect. Love is enough.” Ms Elsie Tan is no stranger to the Red Cross House. The long-serv...

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Stories from RCHD’s Portraits of Love

We sat down with three different beneficiaries featured in"Portraits of Love", and their loved ones, to find out the real stories behind those picturesque smiles. Spoiler Alert! Th...

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World Blood Donor Day 2025

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