Support from local media and TeleTech came together Wednesday when a telephone fundraiser was held to raise money to support the Red Cross response to Hurricane Harvey. The event was coordinated by Katherine Schaefer, Events Manager for the Colorado and Wyoming Red Cross. The effort began on Monday with discussions and coordination and it all […]
Update: Thursday, Aug 31, 2017 – Colorado and Wyoming Red Cross continues to support the disaster relief effort for people affected by Hurricane Harvey. We have a total of 43 Red Crossers assigned to the disaster response in Dallas and Houston, Texas and 1 person assigned to support sheltering in Louisiana. August 29, 2017. George R. […]
Story and Photos by Stefani Madison/American Red Cross It isn’t every day you have the privilege of meeting someone with Karen Drake’s sense of dedication Karen Drake, 50 years of Service. and passion for her work. Since 1967 she has been teaching, year round, water safety and life saving classes. In 1962, Nebraska farm kids […]
Update: Tuesday, September 5, 2017 –Volunteers continue to deploy to support the Hurricane Harvey relief effort. Twenty-four people deployed over the Labor Day weekend bringing our total to nearly 70 Colorado and Wyoming responders. See list of newly deployed responders below. Using helicopters to deliver vital supplies in Houston. Photo:American Red Cross Incredible service delivery […]
There are many levels of preparedness when it comes to a total eclipse. Some of the most important things to remember are, obviously, about your personal safety and the safety of your eyes. A lot of professionals are talking about Eye Safety Cautions, and it’s really important you pay attention to these warnings. If you haven’t […]
Denver, Monday, August 21, 2017 – The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming is sending disaster workers to help with the devastating wildfires in British Columbia, Canada. Dana Goldsmith at recent exercise in Colorado Springs Dana Goldsmith is a volunteer with the Red Cross of Southeastern Colorado. She has been a volunteer for more than 4 years […]
Denver, Monday, August 21, 2017 – The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming is sending disaster workers to help with the devastating wildfires in British Columbia, Canada. Photo courtesy BC Fire Dana Goldsmith is a volunteer with the Red Cross of Southeastern Colorado. She has been a volunteer for more than 4 years and […]
Learn how to provide emergency care for pets until veterinary assistance is available For more than 100 years, the American Red Cross has been training people to perform first aid skills so they could save the lives of others. Now, the organization announces the release of its new Cat and Dog First Aid online course […]
Gay Freeman, American Red Cross Legacy Society Member We recently had the opportunity to talk with Ms. Gay Freeman, an exceptional donor in many respects. Gay has chosen the American Red Cross as one of her most important missions to support financially. Once she made this decision, Gay educated herself about gift planning options. She decided […]