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  Every home should have this (The Straits Times, 09 July 2008, Pg 12)
Let's do the Karen Cheng (My Paper, 08 July 2008, Pg A17)
FairPrice collects $156,000 for China (Berita Harian, 08 July 2008, Pg 2)
New songs album artwork go missing before launch (Today, 08 July 2008, Pg 26)
Doing the Karen Cheng (The New Paper, 06 July 2008, Pg 32)
Chocolates for Charity (The Straits Times, 05 July 2008, Pg H10)
Charitable Display (Asian Golf Monthly, 01 July 2008, Pg 58)
Red Ambition (Singapore Women's Weekly, 01 July 2008, Pg 14)
Disaster Relief (GolfDigest Singapore, 01 July 2008, Pg 178)
Servicing the community (GolfDigest Singapore, 01 July 2008, Pg 174)
How to make contributions (Cittabella, 01 July 2008, Pg 24)
Editor's Letter (Cittabella, 01 July 2008, Pg 18)
Cause Célèbre (Singapore Tatler, 01 July 2008, Pg 166)
Out to Graze (Wine & Dine, 01 July 2008, Pg 132)
She has given blood 70 times (The New Paper, 21 June 2008, Pg 18)
Blood donor receives award [Translation] (Berita Harian, 16 June 2008, Pg 3)
He's nearly 60 and has donated blood 155 times [Translation] (Lianhe Zaobao, 15 June 2008, Pg 8)
Awards for top blood donors (The Sunday Times, 15 June 2008, Pg 1)
Girl with leukaemia thanks blood donors [Translation] (Shin Min Daily, 13 June 2008, Pg 4)
Other disaster relief efforts [Translation] (Lianhe Zaobao, 10 June 2008, Pg 13)
Myanmar experience prompts talks of integrated relief efforts by S'pore (CNA.com, 09 June 2008)
Students Show They Have A Heart (www.theurbanwire.com, 08 June 2008)
Nearly S$300,000 raised for Myanmar, China disaster victims (CNA.com, 06 June 2008)
Healing bodies, lifting spirits (Today, 06 June 2008, Pg 2)
They treated nearly 5,000 (The Straits Times, 06 June 2008, Pg 6)
Our rescue team returns (Lianhe Zaobao, 06 June 2008, Pg 12)
Medical team returns after lending aid to Myanmar's cyclone victims (CNA.com, 06 June 2008)
Quick news on disaster relief (Lianhe Zaobao, 03 June 2008, Pg 8)
Public raise 3.3 million for 2 disasters through DBS Bank [Translation] (Lianhe Zaobao, 02 June 2008, Pg 4)
Asian Tour golfers raise over S$110,000 for relief efforts (CNA.com, 02 June 2008)
Scarlet Fever (Singapore Tatler, 01 June 2008, Pg 48-51)
Car wash fundraising drive at Turf Club carparks (CNA.com, 31 May 2008)
Donors still waiting, watching (TODAY, 29 May 2008, Pg 6)
S'pore-listed firm's lifeline at Ground Zero (TODAY, 29 May 2008, Pg 6)
Singapore Red Cross in Myanmar relief tie-up with developer (The Straits Times, 29 May 2008, Pg 10)
Relief pace quickens (The Myanmar Times)
Singapore Red Cross and Yoma Group to deploy aid to cyclone victims (CNA.com, 28 May 2008)

This gives new meaning to financial aid (TODAY. 28 May 2008, Pg 8)

Singapore Red Cross organises blood donation drive in financial district [Translation] (Lianhe Zaobao, 28 May 2008, Pg 8)
MediaCorp stars to do more for Sichuan quake victims (CNA.com, 27 May 2008)
Singapore's medical relief team treats 500 patients in Myanmar (CNA.com, 26 May 2008)
Around 40 artistes record "Don't Let Go", to go on sale day after tomorrow (Lianhe Zaobao, 26 May 2008, Pg 7)

30 artistes record song for quake aid (The Straits Times, 26 May 2008, Life section, Pg12)

Millions in aid for Myanmar, now it's junta's move (TODAY, 26 May 2008, Pg 1 & 2)

S'poreans cross religious, racial lines to donate (The Sunday Times, 25 May 2008, Pg 16)

China, Myanmar nationals rally to do their bit here (The Sunday Times, 25 May 2008, Pg 16)
Twin tragedies: S'poreans chip in $23m (The Sunday Times, 25 May 2008, Pg 16)
George Yeo hopeful aid can flow in quickly (The Sunday Times, 25 May 2008, Pg 16)
Experienced help is on the way (TODAY, 23 May 2008, Pg 12)
Singapore Red Cross raises over $4m for 2 disasters (The Straits Times, 23 May 2008, Pg 29)
Singapore medical team heads to Myanmar (The Straits Times, 23 May 2008, Pg 21)
Singapore sends 12-man medical team to Myanmar [Translation] (Lianhe Zaobao, 23 May 2008, Pg 4)
Rest easy, kind donors (TODAY, 22 May 2008, Pg 34)
Mercy Relief representative to survey the needs of cyclone victims [Translation] (Berita Harian, 22 May 2008, Pg 2)
Thank you from Singapore Red Cross (My Paper, 22 May 2008, Pg 22)
Singapore Red Cross raises 5.6 million for China and Myanmar survivors [Translation] (Lianhe Zaobao, 22 May 2008, Pg 1)
Red Cross: Thank you for helping, Singapore (The New Paper, 22 May 2008, Pg26)
S'pore groups chip in to help raise runds (The Straits Times, 21 May 2008, Pg 7)
Qi Yu Wu raises $80K for quake fund (TODAY, 21 May 2008, Pg 44)
Singapore agencies start disbursing aid (The Straits Times, 20 May 2008, Pg 9)
Sichuan aid medical package delivered (The Business Times, 19 May 2008, Pg 9)
Stuck in Limbo (The Straits Times, 16 May 2008, Pg 20)
Donation procedure made easier (Lianhe Zaobao, 16 May 2008, Pg 8)
BreadTalk raises funds through sales of "Panda" bread [Translation] (Lianhe Zaobao, 16 May 2008, Pg 9)
Govt gives US$200,000 for earthquake victims (The Straits Times, 15 May 2008, Pg 10)
New role for action star (The Business Times, 15 May 2008, Pg 10)
One Foundation Collaborates with Singapore Red Cross to raise funds (Lianhe Zaobao, 15 May 2008, Pg 9)
Where the need is (TODAY, 15 May 2008, Pg 1-2)
ASEAN will do its best to help Myanmar (The Straits Times, 15 May 2008, Pg 17)
Singapore Red Cross to send disaster relief supplies (Lianhe Zaobao, 15 May 2008, Pg 17)
Over $500,000 aid for cyclone victims (The New Paper, 15 May 2008, Pg 6)
Myanmar aid trickles in; EU warns of starvation (Canada.com, 14 May 2008)
More relief supplies from S'pore (The Straits Times, 14 May 2008, Pg 14)
2 aid agencies get nod to enter Myanmar (The Straits Times, 13 May 2008, Pg 10)
Singapore Red Cross to send liaison team to Myanmar on Tuesday (CNA.com, 13 May 2008)
Mercy Relief's aid workers waiting for visas to travel to Myanmar (CNA.com, 13 May 2008)
So, where's the aid going? (TODAY, 14 May 2008, Pg 12)
2,000 in Singapore sign aid petition (The Straits Times, 12 May 2008, Pg 8)
Where to give help (The Straits Times, 12 May 2008, Pg 8)
Myanmar community holds prayer sessions for disaster survivors at Burmese Buddhist Temple (Lianhe Zaobao, 12 May 2008, Pg 5)
$100k from her hangbag - for cyclone victims (The Sunday Times, 11 May 2008, Pg 1)
Myanmar nationals flock to cybercafe for news of home (The Straits Times, 10 May 2008, Pg 10)
Two humanitarian organisations complete packing of disaster relief items [Translation] (Lianhe Zaobao, 10 May 2008, Pg 14)
Help pours in from Singaporeans for cyclone victims (The Straits Times, 10 May 2008, Pg 10)
Yes to US aid, says Myanmar (TODAY, 10 May 2008, Pg 16)
Salvation Army enters Myanmar next week to give aid [Translation](Lianhe Zaobao, 10 May 2008, Pg 14)
Singaporeans continue to offer support for cyclone victims (CNA,com, 10 May 2008)
Donate through DBS, POSB to Myanmar (The Business Times Weekend, 10 May 2008)
Humanitarian organisations preparing to fly to Myanmar for relief efforts [Translation] (My Paper, 09 May 2008, Pg 4)
Open your doors before it's too late [Translation](Berita Harian, 09 May 2008, Pg 1)
100,000 dead but Myanmar holds up aid efforts (The Straits Times, 09 May 2008, Pg 1)
Aid trickles into Myanmar (TODAY, 09 May 2008, Pg 1 & 3)
To donate towards the Myanmar Cyclone survivors can go to the Red Cross Headquarters [Translation] (Lianhe Zaobao, 08 May 2008, Pg 12)
Assistance from Singapore (The Straits Times, Asia, 08 May 2008, Pg 7)
Singapore aid arrives [Translation] (Lianhe Zaobao, 08 May 2008, Pg 1)
Singapore aid arrives [Translation] (Berita Harian, 08 May 2008, Pg 1)
Myanmar Cyclone: Aid and Relief Effort - Cyclone Nargis struck Myanmar on 2 May 2008, leaving at least 80,000 dead and 41,000 people missing. (CNA.com, Myanmar Care)
Will junta allow the world in? (TODAY Online, 08 May 2008)
Singapore sends off first batch of relief supplies to Myanmar (CNA.com, 07 May 2008)
Singapore ready to send rescue teams, doctors to Myanmar (CNA.com, 06 May 2008)
$30,000 worth of foodstuffs and first aid products were distributed to low income families last Saturday [Translation] (Tamil Murasu, 14 April 2008, Pg 2)
Defence minister says military medical staff must work with others (Channel News Asia, 14 April 2008)
300 Low income families received food and first aid kits (with translation) (Lianhe Zaobao, 14 April 2008, Pg 7)
Red Cross Youth reach out to lower-income families (Stomp, 13 April 2008)
Red Cross hands out S$30,000 worth of food items to low-income families (Channel News Asia, 12 April 2008)
Homes for the disabled running close to capacity (The Straits Times, Special Reports, 12 April 2008, Pg S5)
Singapore Red Cross Raises more than $650K [Translation] (Lianhe Zaobao, 6 April 2008, Pg 9)
ICRC and Credit Suisse conclude partnership agreement (The Financial, 01 April 2008)
Singapore Red Cross raises more than $500,000 for local humanitarian services [Translation] (Berita Harian, 31 March 2008, Pg2)
Red Cross Gala Nets Fresh Funds (The Straits Times, Home, 29 March 2008, Pg7)
S'pore students to represent UK in prestigious law contest (The Straits Times, Home, 14 March 2008, Pg12)
Singapore team wins 6th Red Cross International Law Moot (Channel News Asia, 14 March 2008)
Appeal to Singaporeans to respond to the need for blood donation [Translation] (Lianhe Zaobao, 19 February, Pg 20)
Singaporeans Respond Enthusiastically to Blood Donation Call in the Year of the Rat [Translation] (Lianhe Zaobao, 11 February, Pg 4)
Blood Bank Reserve Lasts only 4 to 5 days [Translation] (Lianhe Zaobao, 9 February, Pg 3)
First Aid -You can save a life (The Straits Times, Mind Your Body, 6 February, Pg23)
Streams of pink amongst the red (Ezyhealth & Beauty, 01 February 2008, Pg20-21)
Indonesia thanks world for post-tsunami aid (Jakarta Post, 25 January, 2008)
HSA & SRC Response to Forum Letter - Benefits Lost after Missing One Blood Donation (My Paper, My Say, 23 January 2008, A20)
Benefit lost after missing just one blood donation (My Paper, My Say, 17 January Pg A22)
Meth Sevana tsunami housing scheme vested in people (Daily News, 15 January, 2008)
Conrad Teddy Bear Christmas Tree (The New Paper, 11 January, 2008, Pg 25)
Singapore Red Cross has given out $83m (The Straits Times, 29 December 2007, Pg 2)
Planning together to overcome regional emergency (Berita Harian, 28 December 2007, Pg12)
We'll Stop Giving Out Donations (The New Paper, 26 December 2007, Pg 4)
Kindness after the Storm (Lian He Zao Bao, 25 December 2007, Pg10)
Singapore Red Cross to cease Tidal Waves Asia Fund programme (Channel News Asia, 25 December 2007)
Donation money for the victims worth $88M was put to good use [Translation] (Berita Harian, 23 December 2007, Pg 1)
More than 50% of the Projects completed [Translation] (Berita Harian, 23 December 2007, Pg 3)
The $88M donated to the victims have been put to good use [Translation] (Berita Harian, 23 December 2007, Pg 4)
Govt donates to cyclone relief (Today, 12 December 2007, Pg12)
5 mins with Lion City charities (TheFinder, Issue 170, Dec07, Pg 94)
Moving on & Staying Put (The New Paper, 18 November 2007, Pg18-19)
Study Hard and Stay Close to God (The Straits Times, 1 Dec 2007, Pg3)
  From S'pore, A Home to Heal (The New Paper, 19 November 2007, Pg14-15)
  Catch Of The Day Survival (The New Paper, 21 November 2007, Pg19-20)
A S$43k whisky (Today, 8 November 2007, Pg 20)
Gift for Maldives kids - A school (The Straits Times ,India, 26 October 2007, Pg10)
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Record number of Champion Blood Donors recognised on World Blood Donor Day at the Singapore Zoo (14 June)

Record number of 1,318 champion blood donors to be recognised on World Blood Donor Day (13 June 2008)
Banking on the financial sector to raise interest levels (27 May 2008)
150 participants from local charities gathered to learn first aid (10 May 2008)
Students aim to collect 500 units of blood over 2-day blood drive (9 May 2008)
Singapore Red Cross organises first aid awareness programme for 150 participants from local charities (9 May 2008)
Press Statement: Update – Myanmar Red Cross Society welcomes Singapore Red Cross Society assistance in the Myanmar Cyclone Nargis disaster (9 May 2008)
16 Bloodmobile Organisers receive first-ever “Making a Difference” awards at the 6th Bloodmobile Organisers’ Seminar (5 May 2008)
Over $30,000 worth of food items and first aid kits provided to lower-income families by the Red Cross Youth (12 April 2008)
Red Cross Youth reaches out to low-income families (11 April 2008)
Together for Humanity - Singapore Red Cross raises more than $500,000 for local humanitarian service (29 March 2008)
Team from Singapore Wins 6th Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot held in Hong Kong (7-9 March) (13 March 2008)
Humanitarian Assistance for Flood Situation in Peninsula Malaysia (27 December 2007)
Singapore Red Cross on Standby to assist in Indonesian Earthquake (14 September 2007)
Make a pledge to help the nation on your birthday! (10 August 2007)
Rolling out the Red Carpet for Champion Blood Donors on World Blood Donor Day at VivoCity! (14 June 2007)
World Blood Donor Day @ VivoCity (14 June 2007)
ST JAMES POWER STATION GOES RED FOR CHARITY (08 May 2007)
Star Wars and Star Trek characters join blood donors to donate blood on their birthday month! (04 May 2007)
Singapore Red Cross Launches Shop@REDCROSS (27 April 2007)
80 participants gather for the 5th Bloodmobile Organisers' Seminar (17 March 2007)
Singapore Red Cross and Palang Merah Indonesia conduct needs assessment in Padang, Indonesia (7 March 2007)
Singapore Red Cross contributes S$50,000 to Palang Merah Indonesia for its immediate rescue and relief operations (7 February 2006)
  Update on Blood Drive by Singapore Red Cross (24 January 2007)
  Singapore Red Cross Urges More People to Step Forward as Blood Donors (17 January 2007)
    Tsunami Relief and Reconstruction
  Singapore Red Cross and Macau Red Cross Contribute Fishing Vessels to Restore Livelihood for Victims of the Tsunami Disaster (18 August 2006)
  First for Singapore and Indonesia - Singapore Hospitals Sign Memorandum Of Understanding with all Hospitals in Aceh (24 February 2006)
  "Share Joy, Bring A Toy" for children of tsunami (21 December 2005)
  How has Singapore helped restore lives of the people in the tsunami affected countries, nine months after the disaster? (23 September 2005)
  Singapore Red Cross and Tomorrow's Hope Bring Food Items to Orphans in Nias (21 April 2005)
  Baby Heru Ready to Return to Meulaboh (22 March 2005)
  Singapore Red Cross Medical Relief Team Provides Basic Healthcare Assistance to Residents of Meulaboh (18 February 2005)
  NGOs' Reconstruction Efforts Get a Boost (17 February 2005)
  NGO Liaison Office in Medan and Meulaboh to facilitate Reconstruction Efforts (27 January 2005)
  An Open Letter to Singapore from Lt Gen Winston Choo, Retd., Chairman, Singapore Red Cross (17 January 2005)
  2nd Singapore Red Cross Medical Relief Team Leaves for Trincomalee, Sri Lanka
(15 January 2005)
  Singapore Red Cross And Local Non-Government Voluntary Organisations Provide Humanitarian Relief Assistance In Meulaboh (13 January 2005)
  Chairman of Singapore Red Cross Visits Meulaboh for Assessment Needs with the Indonesian Red Cross (11 January 2005)
  Update - Shipment of Humanitarian Relief Items to Lhoksenmawe, Aceh (7 January 2005)
  Update - Singapore Red Cross' Sends Nutritional Items to Meulaboh with the Singapore Armed Forces (6 January 2005)
  Update - Singapore Red Cross' Medical Relief Team Leaves to Sri Lanka (4 January 2005)
  Update - Singapore Red Cross Sends Relief Supplies to Aceh Tomorrow with the RSN LST (3 January 2005)
  Update - Red Cross Sends Medical Mission to Sri Lanka (2 January 2005)
  Update - Establishment of Red Cross Relief Base (1 January 2005)
  Update - Singapore Red Cross moves into 2nd phase of operation in emergency relief (31 December 2004)
  Update - Singapore Red Cross Crosses the S$5 million Mark on Monetary Contribution within 1 day (30 December 2004)
  Update - Singapore Red Cross Crosses the S$2 million Mark on Monetary Contribution (29 December 2004)

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