# @americanredcross on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C6MgbUFNaDn
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/72590201-americanredcross-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2024-04-25T19:00:37.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** American Red Cross (@americanredcross) — https://gondola.cc/americanredcross

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From the medical field, to the Air Force, to the Red Cross, Cynthia Jones-Weidman has dedicated her life to serving others.

Her sense of purpose sparked at an early age — Cynthia frequently moved as a child while her father was in the military. His dedication to his country inspired her to pursue a meaningful career. 

After high school, Cynthia decided to study to become a nurse. She gained expertise in emergency and trauma care which she later used in the Air Force.

Cynthia deployed all over the world as an Air Force Officer. She eventually deployed to Japan, where she connected with the Red Cross for the first time. Teaming up with our staff on base, she helped organize a blood drive in the Okinawa community.

"It was good camaraderie," Cynthia said. "We worked so close with our Japanese partners."

When she returned to the U.S., Cynthia applied her military skills as a volunteer for the RedCrossNTX. Her military background provided a unique perspective on logistics, medical support and overall disaster preparedness.

Cynthia's humanitarian work received international recognition. She received the Florence Nightingale Award from the ICRC for exceptional courage and devotion to victims of armed conflict or natural disasters. The medal is the highest international distinction a nurse can receive.

We are honored to have someone as dedicated and mission-driven as Cynthia as part of our dynamic volunteer workforce. ❤️

#VolunteerWeek #VolunteerMonth #ThankYouVolunteers #ThankYouVeterans #MilitaryFamilies #AirForce

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