Red Cross Training 100th Anniversary: Heartra-chan Promotes CPR
The Japanese Red Cross Society is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its Red Cross training courses, which began in 1926, by launching events nationwide to promote life-saving techniques like CPR. Activities include a PR event at the Grand Sumo Fujisawa Tournament on April 11th and another at the Mitsuike Park Festival on May 16th, with enhanced information provision for the media.
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The Red Cross's "Hygiene Training Courses," which began in 1926, are celebrating their 100th anniversary this year, having evolved to adapt to a changing society.
1. We will promote Red Cross training at various events!
The first installment is... with sumo wrestlers!
At the "Grand Sumo Fujisawa Tournament" held on April 11th, we conducted CPR experiences and other activities to promote Red Cross training.
Videos and photos regarding this event can be provided.
The next event is scheduled for Saturday, May 16th, at the Mitsuike Park Festival, where we will conduct PR activities with Heartra-chan, the mascot character of the Japanese Red Cross Society.
For media representatives, in addition to "coverage" and "experience" on the day, "videos" and "photos" after the event can be provided.
2. Leveraging 100 years of history and experience in course dissemination, we can provide various information to media representatives!
Red Cross training widely disseminates knowledge and skills for the general public to "protect lives" in an easy-to-understand manner.
We can also provide knowledge and technical information to media representatives!
Please feel free to inquire.
○ Examples of information provided:
CPR / AED / Heatstroke prevention / Water accidents / Accidental ingestion / Aspiration / Infectious disease prevention / Acute alcohol poisoning /
Children's illnesses and accidents / Food poisoning / Heat shock / Disaster relief / Disaster risk reduction / Disaster prevention / Stockpiling / Evacuation /
Wind and flood damage / Mental care / International humanitarian law
We can provide various information on topics such as these, from experts.
↓ The SNS of the Japanese Red Cross Society Kanagawa Chapter also disseminates knowledge on "first aid useful in daily life" such as the following:
[SNS Accounts]
Instagram→https://www.instagram.com/redcross.kanagawa/
X →https://x.com/redcross_kng
Facebook →https://www.facebook.com/redcross.kanagawa
[Contact and Interview Application]
Japanese Red Cross Society Kanagawa Chapter, General Affairs and Planning Division, Planning and Public Relations Section
TEL: 045-681-2124 Email: kanagawa-kikaku@kanagawa.jrc.or.jp
Please feel free to inquire at any time.
1. We will promote Red Cross training at various events!
The first installment is... with sumo wrestlers!
At the "Grand Sumo Fujisawa Tournament" held on April 11th, we conducted CPR experiences and other activities to promote Red Cross training.
Videos and photos regarding this event can be provided.
The next event is scheduled for Saturday, May 16th, at the Mitsuike Park Festival, where we will conduct PR activities with Heartra-chan, the mascot character of the Japanese Red Cross Society.
For media representatives, in addition to "coverage" and "experience" on the day, "videos" and "photos" after the event can be provided.
2. Leveraging 100 years of history and experience in course dissemination, we can provide various information to media representatives!
Red Cross training widely disseminates knowledge and skills for the general public to "protect lives" in an easy-to-understand manner.
We can also provide knowledge and technical information to media representatives!
Please feel free to inquire.
○ Examples of information provided:
CPR / AED / Heatstroke prevention / Water accidents / Accidental ingestion / Aspiration / Infectious disease prevention / Acute alcohol poisoning /
Children's illnesses and accidents / Food poisoning / Heat shock / Disaster relief / Disaster risk reduction / Disaster prevention / Stockpiling / Evacuation /
Wind and flood damage / Mental care / International humanitarian law
We can provide various information on topics such as these, from experts.
↓ The SNS of the Japanese Red Cross Society Kanagawa Chapter also disseminates knowledge on "first aid useful in daily life" such as the following:
[SNS Accounts]
Instagram→https://www.instagram.com/redcross.kanagawa/
X →https://x.com/redcross_kng
Facebook →https://www.facebook.com/redcross.kanagawa
[Contact and Interview Application]
Japanese Red Cross Society Kanagawa Chapter, General Affairs and Planning Division, Planning and Public Relations Section
TEL: 045-681-2124 Email: kanagawa-kikaku@kanagawa.jrc.or.jp
Please feel free to inquire at any time.