Red Cross CPR to the Rescue National CPR & AED Awareness Week  When you wake up in the morning you never know where the day is going to take you. You could get a new project at work. You could trip and fall on the hiking trail. You could have an accident on the way to work. You could get a call from a long lost friend. You just never know.   For Pat Phillips, a Honeywell engineer for more than 20 years, there’s one day that will be etched in his mind forever. [read more] Exploring Humanitarian Law Teacher's Workshop The American Red Cross Grand Canyon Chapter is pleased to announce the Exploring Humanitarian Law Teacher Training Institute. The EHL Institute offers educators from across the state an engaging, hands-on experience with the Exploring Humanitarian Law (EHL) program. EHL teaches students about respect for human life and dignity, ethical judgment, global citizenship, the protections of the Geneva Conventions and the role of the Red Cross and other humanitarian organizations. [read more]   Be Red Cross Ready The American Red Cross recommends making a plan in the event of an evacuation. Families should establish responsibilities, choose a meeting place and create a communication plan. In addition, creating a disaster kit can make the biggest difference of all if an evacuation is ordered. Families should include medications, canned food and can opener, three gallons of water per person, battery-powered radio, flashlight, extra batteries and special items for children, elderly or disabled family members. To view a Red Cross Ready presentation,  click here.    Americorp Vista Partnering with Local Red Cross Your local Red Cross is celebrating AmeriCorps Week, May 9-16, 2009 with a spotlight on three Americorps VISTA members making a difference in Arizona. Read more...   2009 Community Leaders Breakfast Note of Thanks The American Red Cross Grand Canyon Chapter would like to extend a heartfelt "thank you" to everyone that attended this year's Community Leaders Breakfast. We would like to extend special thanks to our many generous sponsors, Fox 10 anchor John Hook for his excellent job as our emcee and Governor Jan Brewer for stepping in as our guest speaker. Additionally, we would like to extend our congratulations to our Deborah King Humanitarian Award winners, Warren Goodrich and TriWest Healthcare Alliance. [ Read more ]   Making Safety Fun - Masters of Disaster Now Available Online Through a unique partnership between the American Red Cross Grand Canyon Chapter, State Farm and Arizona PBS (KAET), Masters of Disaster is now just a mouse click away. The Masters of Disaster program is a free student and family focused safety course that will help your family learn about, prepare for and respond to potentially life threatening emergencies and disasters. Click here to read more.  Stay Informed With Red Cross News "One Minute Update" Are you interested in receiving monthly news, tips and disaster e-mail updates from the American Red Cross? Once a month you can receive stories about local Red Cross volunteers in action and stories that impact our communities and neighborhoods. Click here to sign up today.