British Red Cross

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As we head into the new year, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you who has supported the British Red Cross. Your generosity, compassion, and dedication have made a real difference to the lives of so many. Here's to continuing this important work in 2025 and beyond! Thank you for being part of our mission to support and care for those who need it most. ❤️ #HappyNewYear

As 2024 comes to a close, we pay respect to 32 Red Cross and Red Crescent colleagues who lost their lives this year while carrying out their duties. Their unwavering commitment has left a lasting impact on our Movement and the lives they touched. Today and every day, we honour and remember them. This IFRC in memoriam page remembers all those who have lost their lives since 2017 https://lnkd.in/eWKahgu4

Corinne Rowe and Nathan Chambers are exceptional ambassadors for the British Red Cross and a fantastic example of the brilliant staff and volunteers that support our vital work.   For decades Corinne and Nathan have been huge figures in the organisation, giving up their time to support vulnerable people when they need it most.   I am delighted to see them recognised in the New Years Honours, and I would like to pass on my congratulations on this richly-deserved honour and thank Corinne and Nathan for their continued passion British Red Cross

Nathan Chambers, a British Red Cross volunteer from Enniskillen, has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the New Year Honours List 2025 for his 25+ years supporting his local community in Northern Ireland. We are delighted to see Nathan’s dedication and hard work recognised.

Corinne Rowe, a British Red Cross volunteer for over 50 years, has been honoured in the King’s New Year Honours. Her medal celebrates decades of service, including her recent roles in the emergency response team and mobility aids service. We are incredibly proud of her remarkable contribution and delighted to see her honoured in this way.

A new year is all about realistic resolutions and staying kind to yourself along the way. Set goals that are doable, not overwhelming. Which of these New Year's resolutions are you choosing? Comment yours below! Have other resolutions that aren't on this list? We'd love to hear them! 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ #NewYearResolutions #2025

Embrace the season with self-kindness. The holidays can be a difficult time for some, and it's OK to feel overwhelmed sometimes. Practise self-kindness by taking time for yourself, prioritising your wellbeing and giving yourself permission to rest. Your mental health matters, so take a step back when you need to. 🫶 #SelfKindness

20 years ago today, on the 26 December 2004, millions of people's lives were changed in an instant by the biggest natural disaster of the 21st century. More than 230,000 people were killed, and hundreds of thousands injured, when a major earthquake on the Western Coast of Sumatra, Indonesia unleashed a series of deadly tsunamis. Dr Mahesh Gunasekara was a hospital medical director, about to start a new role as a director of the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society, when the disaster occurred. He experienced first-hand the overwhelming scale of need, and the unprecedented coordination effort that took place across the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement to support those affected. The disaster impacted at least 15 countries and 2.3 million people - it destroyed lives, homes and livelihoods. Today, around the world, we remember all those affected by this tragic disaster. ❤️

The best gift you can give yourself this festive season is a little rest. The holiday hustle can wait. Take a moment to relax and recharge. ✨ #SelfCare #TakeABreak