Tim Downey began his career with the American Red Cross during the fall of 2005 as relief efforts continued following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, and retires 20 years later, on October 24. It is estimated that Tim has raised more than $100 million during his Red Cross career.

Scott invited ARCAN members to participate in the EcoActUs Foundation's Climate and Sustainability Workshop. The program equips with tools to build climate action plans, access 140+ curated resources, and collaborate with participants worldwide. The webinar recording and Scott's slide deck are linked.

Past Webinars

The top three risk factors for accelerated brain aging were:

1.         Type 2 diabetes

2.         traffic-related air pollution

3.         frequent alcohol intake

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Kay and her team worked tirelessly to meet the needs of her community. They declared that their chapter would become a leader in community preparedness and resilience building. 

Red Cross News

How to Access Red Cross Benefits When a Loved One Dies

As with many benefits issues, the death of an American Red Cross retiree should be reported to the Benefits Service Center (BSC) by phone at 877-860-7526. Such a death may be reported by a spouse, family member, friend or legal representative of the deceased. 

Retirement Resources

I worked alongside the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and was listening to them apologize repeatedly to everyone they spoke with on the phone. After about 30 minutes, I told both soldiers, "You must stop apologizing. These levee failures were not your engineering, but lack of maintenance." 

Alumni Stories