Re: The Red Cross:  I'm not a fan of the Red Cross.....this goes back to my Dad's days "on the bum" (his phrase) during the Depression.  The Salvation Army and other charitable oganizations would give the homeless individuals a free cup of coffee and, if available, a donut or sandwich.  The Red Cross, on the other hand, would charge them a dime for a cup of coffee.  He never forgot nor forgave them.  I think that same attitude still seems to be present in the organization.  Gary Crum