Oregon Mountain River Chapter American Red Cross

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WELCOME!

Welcome to the American Red Cross National Background Check Initiative. Before an employee, volunteer, or applicant can request a background check, each unit must assign a unit administrator and request an account. If you have trouble requesting a background check, please contact your unit of affiliation.

Cars 4 Causes has partnered with the American Red Cross- Oregon Mountain River Chapter. Cars 4 Causes specializes in car donations and your donation through Cars 4 Causes will help raise money for the American Red Cross - Oregon Mountain River Chapter.

Our Mission

The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

Blood, Sweat and Cheers

Join us on July 25th in supporting the American Red Cross and the Leukemia-Lymphoma Society by participating in the inaugural Blood, Sweat and Cheers 10K Fun Run/Walk. The race starts and ends at the American Red Cross in Bend.

To register by mail download the available form below and send to 2680 NE Twin Knolls Drive, Bend, OR 97701 (checks can be made payable to the American Red Cross).

To register in person, visit Foot Zone, 845 Wall Street in downtown Bend or Fleet Feet Sports, 1320 NW Galveston by July 23rd.

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To volunteer for this event, contact Jen Collins at collinsjm@usa.redcross.org or for race details and information call 541-749-4190.

This event is sponsored by Whole Foods, Dutch Brothers, NAPA Auto Parts, Bed 4 Less, KOHD, Combined Communications, Center for Life Chiropractic, and Cafe of Life Chiropractic.

Blood, Sweat and Cheers gratefully acknowledges Fleet Feet and Foot Zone, Bend's premier running stores, for helping to make this inaugural event possible. Please support these local businesses.

Tips for a Safe Fourth of July

Water Safety

Swim in a supervised, marked area with a lifeguardpresent and swim with others, never alone
Adults should never leave a child unobserved around water
Dive only in clearly marked diving zones

Firework Safety

Never give fireworks to small children
Keep a supply of water close by as a precaution
Never throw or point a firework toward people, animals, vehicles, structures, or flammable materials

Safe Grilling

Use gas and charcoal barbecues outside only
Never add charcoal start fluid when coals have already been ignited
Always supervise a barbecue grill when in use

For more safety tipes or to register for a Water Safety, First Aid, or CPR/AED Course, visit our Take a Class page or call us at 541-382-2142. Have a fun and safe Fourth of July!

Be Red Cross Ready!

Oregon Mountain River Chapter Overview

Oregon Mountain River Chapter at a Glance The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers, provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for