by James Knowles/American Red Cross Every year Rheinlander Bakery in Arvada hosts a fundraiser to benefit the American Red Cross by selling King Cakes. The fundraiser, dubbed “Cakes for a Cause,” has raised more than $15,000 for the Red Cross. Through this annual fundraiser ad others like it, Rheinlander’s owners, Ed and Maro Dimmer, demonstrate […]
Water covers 71% of our Earth’s surface, and touches almost every facet of our daily lives. As a vital component of human health, hygiene, industry and agriculture, water access, use and management are some of the most important issues in developing and developed nations alike. For these reasons, the UN established March 22 as World […]
By Leila Roche Heroes come in many forms. They are from all walks of life and from every profession. Some are trained to respond to emergencies while others just seize the moment and take action. Some heroes save lives and some heroes affect lives and communities. To celebrate the legacy of some of those heroes, […]
With their shared commitments to providing help to those hurt in times of conflict, it should come as no surprise that The Red Cross and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF, or, Doctors Without Borders) also share a history. MSF was established in 1968 during the Nigerian Civil War, by a team of doctors, nurses and clinicians […]
By Kristyle Solomon, volunteer writer Although we recently concluded Black History Month at the end of February, at the Red Cross we believe in honoring, celebrating and seeking diversity year-round. It’s a long part of our history and a continuing effort. Frederick Douglass was a close friend of American Red Cross founder Clara Barton. Dr. […]
On Friday, Feb. 27, hundreds of people gathered to celebrate the Red Cross and honor everyday heroes at the 2015 Red Cross Heroes Soiree. The event, held at the Sheraton in downtown Denver, buzzed with energy during a pre-ceremony cocktail hour set in a modern-chic “bistro” style environment where business leaders and community members mingled […]