Building on Our Legacy: A Look Back and a Leap Forward with Becky McCorry, ARCAN President

“We're incredibly excited about our upcoming membership campaign that officially kicked off with our "Summerfest" gathering on June 10. Our goal is to expand our reach to current employees and volunteers, recognizing that the Red Cross family extends beyond alumni and retirees. We envision ARCAN as a vibrant social fabric, connecting individuals who share a passion for the Red Cross mission, regardless of their tenure or current status.”

ARCAN News


June Webinar - All Things Travel: Pro Tips by Lew Woodard 

ARCAN's own travel expert, Lew Woodard, will discuss tips for choosing, purchasing and preparing for the latest travel trends including:

  • Cruising of all types
  • Solo travel
  • Hawaii travel
  • Europe travel
Bring your questions!

Tuesday, June 24, 4pm ET

Details and Registration


A Q&A with David Morikawa

“My father passed away last year and was part of the U.S, Army’s highly decorated 442nd Regimental Combat Team composed primarily of Japanese Americans during World War II. My mother is also Japanese American and was interned at Heart Mountain Internment Center during World War II. Family and our Japanese culture are important to us.”

Alumni Stories



Featured Alumni Anne Chan from Northern California

At 5:04 p.m. on October 17, 1989, the 6.9M Loma Prieta Earthquake shook our building at 1550 Sutter St. I was leaving the building to go to the parking. You guessed it; I turned around to go back to our office. Volunteer and paid staff jumped in to help.”

Alumni Stories


ARCAN Retiree Connection Helped 177 Retirees in 2024

In 2024, the Retiree Helpline, assisted 177 retirees with questions related to their pensions, including the annuity companies, retiree health benefits, the ARC Savings Plan and more, as well as questions about the Alumni Network. 

The Retiree Helpline can be reached at 202-303-8779.

Retirement Resources


Dr. Jeff McCullough and David Therkelsen, Part 1&2 Recordings Available

Once again, Dr. Jeff McCullough and Dave Therkelsen were amazing as they shared from their book, told personal stories from Red Cross history, and so much more.

If you missed the webinars, you can see the recordings for both here:  

Part 1: Recording 

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Part 2: Recording 

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Welcome to the American Red Cross Alumni Network where former Red Cross employees come together to CONNECT and network, ENGAGE in shared interests, and INSPIRE others through service and giving. Join us as we celebrate our successes, champion challenges, and channel the energy of lasting connections to make a difference for good.


"I joined ARCAN to keep in touch with the people, but also with the Red Cross mission. I tell my friends who are former Red Cross colleagues that the Red Cross has an amazing work force, and experts in a lot of different things. I recommend that people work continually to maintain their professional network, which I like to think of as my work community. Ask for help from others but offer it back if you can.”

Court Ogilvie, American Red Cross NHQ, 2002 - 2014





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ARCAN is independent from the American Red Cross but it is our Red Cross experiences that connect us. Our vision is to unite around the ideals, the humanitarian mission and all the other things we value most about being a part of the Red Cross: the service, the global perspective, the learning and most of all, the people. Membership is open to former and current American Red Cross employees and volunteers. 

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