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Building on Our Legacy: A Q&A with Becky McCorry, ARCAN President“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 is embarking on an exciting new chapter, building on a rich history of connection and service. Neal Gorman, ARCAN's Communications and Marketing Committee chair, recently sat down with ARCAN's President, Becky McCorry. View the video of the interview here, or read highlights: Neal Gorman: What truly excites you about bringing together past and present Red Cross individuals? Becky McCorry: For me it's about the enduring "family" that the Red Cross fosters. Whether someone served for a few years or dedicated their entire career, there's a shared love for the mission and countless "war stories" to share. ARCAN provides a vital space for these individuals – past employees, current employees and volunteers – to connect, learn from each other, and continue giving back to the Red Cross family. | Red Cross News
More than 115 American Red Cross disaster volunteers help wildfire victims in Canada More than 100 wildfires are burning in the Canadian province of Manitoba, forcing as many as 13,000 people to evacuate. The Canadian Red Cross has launched a massive relief effort in response to the fires and the American Red Cross has deployed more than 115 trained disaster volunteers to help. The 100+ fires have already scorched more than 2.5 million acres. Manitoba has declared a provincewide state of emergency for the second time this year. The American Red Cross volunteers will support sheltering for thousands of people who have been evacuated and will be based in Winnipeg, Manitoba’s capital and largest city. “We are initiating a response to support the Canadian Red Cross' urgent request as they respond to the vast, out-of-control wildfires burning in Manitoba, where nearly 13,000 people are evacuated,” reported Brad Kieserman, vice president, Disaster Operations & Logistics for the American Red Cross. The U.S. volunteers will join the more than 530 volunteers from the Canadian Red Cross who are already responding. There has been a Memorandum of Understanding between the two Red Cross Societies for years to facilitate the exchange of support for disaster preparedness activities and disaster relief operations between the American and Canadian Red Cross. |
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