Red Cross
noun
: a red Greek cross on a white background used as the emblem of the International Red Cross
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Fundraising events Every fall, the American Red Cross of San Diego and Imperial Counties hosts the Real Heroes Awards.
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San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
The International Red Cross is working in Gaza to help identify remains of those killed during the war, the group said on Monday.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 1 Dec. 2025
There were no injuries reported in the second fire, but crews said that three adults and one child were displaced and receiving help from the American Red Cross.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 30 Nov. 2025
The American Red Cross offers CPR training in nearly every community.
—Dr. Katherine Flynn-O'Brien, Boston Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
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San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
The International Red Cross is working in Gaza to help identify remains of those killed during the war, the group said on Monday.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 1 Dec. 2025
There were no injuries reported in the second fire, but crews said that three adults and one child were displaced and receiving help from the American Red Cross.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 30 Nov. 2025
The American Red Cross offers CPR training in nearly every community.
—Dr. Katherine Flynn-O'Brien, Boston Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
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“Red Cross.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Red%20Cross. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.
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