# @americanredcross on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C9vNOp5sOCl
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/72589829-americanredcross-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2024-07-22T20:00:27.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** American Red Cross (@americanredcross) — https://gondola.cc/americanredcross

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After becoming MNDaksRedCross volunteers last August, husband and wife Rick and Jackie recently deployed together for the first time. 

“We make a good team after 45 years of marriage,” Jackie said. “Volunteering is a great way to spend time together — Rick’s the driver, and I’m the navigator.”

They deployed to Sioux Falls, Dakota, to distribute emergency relief supplies and support people affected by severe flooding. 

“Hearing people’s heartfelt stories while they were picking up supplies was so touching,” Jackie said. “Just knowing that we could help them a little while they’re going through so much — they were so appreciative of the Red Cross being there.”

While this was Rick and Jackie's first deployment together, Rick is no stranger to disasters and deployments. In fact, he spent several weeks in Houston, Texas, back in May helping people recover from flooding and tornadoes.

Not long after, Jackie finalized her disaster training and was able to join Rick on the road to respond to disasters across the region and country. 

“It’s a great opportunity to meet new people and make new friends,” Rick said. “I feel blessed that Jackie and I get to share this journey together. We return home inspired, exchanging stories, and praying for brighter days for those we’ve met.”

Do you have a partner-in-crime you’d like to volunteer with? Tag them in the comments and encourage them to sign up to volunteer ➡️ link in bio!

#RedCross #Volunteering #CoupleGoals #MarriedLife #DeploymentLife #Minnesota #DisasterResponse #ThankYouVolunteers

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volunteering, disasterresponse, minnesota, marriedlife, deploymentlife, redcross, couplegoals, thankyouvolunteers

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