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American Red Cross receives unprecedented support for Haiti relief efforts

January 16, 2010
By ThisIsReno
American Red Cross receives unprecedented support for Haiti relief efforts

In the first 48 hours after the earthquake hit in Haiti, the American Red Cross has raised $37 million to support relief efforts. A record-breaking $9 million has already been raised through mobile giving, which allows donors to give a $10 donation to the Red Cross efforts in Haiti by texting “Haiti” to 90999....
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Red Cross now accepting nominations for Real Heroes Breakfast

December 18, 2009
By ThisIsReno

SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE Reno, Nev. — The Northern Nevada Chapter, American Red Cross will be honoring local heroes and ordinary citizens who have shown extraordinary courage at the seventh annual Red Cross Real Heroes Breakfast on Thursday, March 25, 2010, at 7:30 a.m. at Harrah’s in downtown Reno. You can help the chapter identify those individuals,...
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Red Cross seeking volunteers for Holiday Mail for Heroes program

December 7, 2009
By ThisIsReno

SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE What: Red Cross volunteers to sort holiday cards for distribution to local service members, veterans and military families as part of Holiday Mail for Heroes, a nationwide program presented by the American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes. When: Thursday, December 10 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Northern Nevada Chapter office, 1190 Corporate...
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Send ‘Holiday Mail for Heroes’ with the American Red Cross at Legends at Sparks Marina

November 23, 2009
By ThisIsReno
Send ‘Holiday Mail for Heroes’ with the American Red Cross at Legends at Sparks Marina

SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE Shoppers eager to find the perfect gifts on Black Friday are invited to take a moment to extend holiday greetings and thanks to U.S. military members and veterans by writing cards that will be delivered around the nation and abroad. Join the American Red Cross at the Legends at Sparks Marina on...
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Red Cross responds to Lockwood fire

October 21, 2009
By ThisIsReno
Red Cross responds to Lockwood fire

At the request of Storey County Emergency Management, the Northern Nevada Chapter, American Red Cross responded Tuesday to a residential fire in Lockwood.
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Tickets available for Red Cross wine tasting fundraiser

October 18, 2009
By Jim Scripps

Tickets are still available for a wine tasting fundraiser that will benefit the Northern Nevada Chapter, American Red Cross. The event, hosted by Vintage, A Wine Shop, will be held on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 5:30-7 p.m.
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