Gail McGovern

What happens when one person’s disease becomes everybody’s business?

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About Gail McGovern

Gail McGovern has invigorated the Red Cross, a $3.3 billion organization, by leading drives for financial stability and streamlined operations nationwide. Under her direction, the Red Cross eliminated its operating deficit in 2009 and has since maintained a balanced budget.

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The CEO of the Red Cross talks about how hard it was to accept comfort and aid from others during her own cancer treatment.

Gail McGovern at TEDMED 2012


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