{"id":121294,"date":"2016-05-12T09:55:00","date_gmt":"2016-05-12T07:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/121294\/a-wonderful-world-red-cross-day\/"},"modified":"2016-05-13T09:21:51","modified_gmt":"2016-05-13T07:21:51","slug":"a-wonderful-world-red-cross-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2016\/05\/12\/a-wonderful-world-red-cross-day\/","title":{"rendered":"A wonderful World Red Cross Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Red Cross societies across the globe joined in the celebrations of World Red Cross Day on May 8.<\/p>\n<p>The day marks the beginning of the Red Cross Society and honours Henry Dunant, who founded the organisation.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Titus Baloyi welcomes guests to the Germiston Red Cross&#039; World Red Cross Day celebrations\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rXZlAxLPk2o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Dunant was born on May 8, 1828, in Geneva, Switzerland and died on October 10, 1910, and the Red Cross Society celebrates his birthday each year.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>The Germiston branch of the Red Cross marked the day with a special celebration at their Driehoek offices on May 9.<\/p>\n<p>National communications manager, Lungile Khambule shared a brief history on the branch which was started in 1947 and originally had both a children\u2019s home and an old age home.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"National communications manager, Lungile Khambule shared a brief history on the Germiston Red Cross\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UyXJugvI76w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Due to financial constraints, the children\u2019s home was closed down, but the old age home, Elandsvallei Home for the Aged, is still thriving.<\/p>\n<p>The branch also assists in a number of areas including disaster relief, care of the elderly and frail, and training.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Daveyton Choir treat guest to a song at the Germiston Red Cross\u2019 celebration of World Red Cross\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ushCA9yp5Y4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>As is a yearly tradition at the Red Cross, manager Barbara Jensen presented a beautifully decorated birthday cake, which was enjoyed by guests and staff members.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Germiston Red Cross branch manager, Barbara Jensen explains why the branch always has a cake for Wor\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vF0imBsuLTk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Collen Huma, manager of the Brakpan Red Cross, closed the celebration. \u201cThe Red Cross is nothing without the hard work of its volunteers,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Brakpan Red Cross manager Collen Huma thanks guests to the Germiston Red Cross&#039; World Red Cross Day\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/w0lyAkJtRWE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs long as there is suffering in the world the Red Cross will be there to assist.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>To find out more about the Red Cross or to make a donation contact Jensen on 011 873-9009.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-121294 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2016\/05\/12\/a-wonderful-world-red-cross-day\/attachment\/20gcngeneralcros_69589\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2016\/05\/20GCNGENERALCROS_69589-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-121296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2016\/05\/20GCNGENERALCROS_69589-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2016\/05\/20GCNGENERALCROS_69589-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2016\/05\/20GCNGENERALCROS_69589.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-121296'>\n\t\t\t\tGermiston Red Cross branch manager, Barbara Jensen (back, left), Brakpan Red Cross manager Collen Huma, national communications manager, Lungile Khambule (front, left) and programmes manager Mukondy Mulaudzi cut the traditional World Red Cross Day birthday cake during the Germiston branch\u2019s World Red Cross Day celebrations, last Monday. The day marks Red Cross founder Henry Dunant\u2019s birthday. \n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2016\/05\/12\/a-wonderful-world-red-cross-day\/attachment\/20gcngeneralcros_79037\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2016\/05\/20GCNGENERALCROS_79037-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-121297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2016\/05\/20GCNGENERALCROS_79037-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2016\/05\/20GCNGENERALCROS_79037-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2016\/05\/20GCNGENERALCROS_79037.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-121297'>\n\t\t\t\tThe Daveyton Choir treats guests to a song at the Germiston Red Cross\u2019 celebration of World Red Cross Day.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2016\/05\/12\/a-wonderful-world-red-cross-day\/attachment\/20gcngeneralcros_93573\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2016\/05\/20GCNGENERALCROS_93573-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-121298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2016\/05\/20GCNGENERALCROS_93573-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2016\/05\/20GCNGENERALCROS_93573-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2016\/05\/20GCNGENERALCROS_93573.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-121298'>\n\t\t\t\tNational communications manager, Lungile Khambule shared a brief history on the Germiston Red Cross.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2016\/05\/12\/a-wonderful-world-red-cross-day\/attachment\/20-gcn-general-cros-lh3-custom\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2016\/05\/20-GCN-GENERAL-CROS-LH3-Custom-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-121361\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-121361'>\n\t\t\t\tCelebrating World Red Cross Day.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2016\/05\/12\/a-wonderful-world-red-cross-day\/attachment\/img_0290-custom-4\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2016\/05\/IMG_0290-Custom1-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-121362\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-121362'>\n\t\t\t\tCelebrating World Red Cross Day.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure 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height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2016\/05\/IMG_0295-Custom-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-121364\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-121364'>\n\t\t\t\tCelebrating World Red Cross Day.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2016\/05\/12\/a-wonderful-world-red-cross-day\/attachment\/img_0300-custom-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2016\/05\/IMG_0300-Custom-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-121365\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text 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