Story and photos by Bill Fortune, American Red Cross Often people in our community step up to do extraordinary things to make our lives better and our community stronger. Those acts of kindness, compassion or community service often go unnoticed and, just as often, have a positive impact that deserves recognition. The American Red Cross […]
An emergency binder can help you resume your life, faster. By Elizabeth Brown, American Red Cross We often plan for our family’s immediate safety in times of disaster, but not for the recovery process. After an emergency, when it’s time to resume life as usual, you will need personal, medical and financial information to get […]
Skier gets swallowed by mountain and is saved by group of strangers. Michael Laush and his best friend traveled to Vail last year for an epic trip to conquer the popular ski resort. But a fluke accident left him buried in the snow and suffocating. Thankfully a group of strangers stopped to help and ending […]
After working all day as a lifeguard, Charlie saved a life on her way home from work. Charlie Hite has worked as a lifeguard for the last nine months. Thanks to her lifeguard training, she was able to save a man who was overdosing and unconscious in City Park. For their heroic and […]
Story and images by Kate Walters, American Red Cross I often hear that a lot of people don’t know exactly what a Disaster Action Team (DAT) does. No two DAT responses are the same, but the American Red Cross always sends a team when called upon to provide comfort to people in their time of […]
Since the beginning of the American Red Cross, the President of the United States has been involved in our mission. At the organization’s advent, President Abraham Lincoln authorized Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross, to identify the fate of missing soldiers for grieving parents, family and friends after the Civil War. From Lincoln […]
Written by Elizabeth Brown, American Red Cross of Colorado Humans have always looked to animals for companionship. The American Red Cross recognizes that for many people, family runs deeper than blood. Our furry friends love us unconditionally, but sometimes it is easy to forget that they have needs as well. Owning a pet can be […]
American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming January 2020 Disaster Response Every day, volunteers continue to meet the needs of individuals and families who have suffered from disasters. In the month of January, 202 people needed assistance. The majority of calls were for home fire support. In addition to disaster response, the American Red Cross continuously works to educate our […]