Community Hero Daniel Glynn Serving in the Face of Adversity Golden Volunteer Firefighter Daniel Glynn responded to a call for help last June when a report came into the Golden Fire Department that people were in trouble at Clear Creek. Upon arrival, a young woman was seen floating face down in rough water and Glynn […]
Community Hero Amanda Villosio Random Acts of Kindness Amanda Villosio is the President of the Colorado Bartenders Guild. During the shutdown from the Covid19 pandemic, Amanda and many others were laid off from their job working in the restaurant industry. The Guild launched a Colorado Family Plan which provided three meals, twice weekly for those […]
Community Hero Captain Don Hollingshead Compassion and Dedication to Serving Captain Don Hollingshead has worked as a Laramie County Sheriff’s deputy for over 25 years. He is a positive, natural leader who has kept his sense of compassion and dedication, even when seeing the worst of human behavior. In recent years, Captain Hollingshead took charge […]
Community Heroes Joni Reynolds Leading with a Steady Hand Joni Reynolds is the Director of Health and Human Services for Gunnison County, Colorado. In early March 2020, Joni was appointed as the primary Incident Commander for the County’s COVID-19 response. By guiding the team with a steady hand, she has led an incredibly successful response […]
Community Heroes David Zader Stay where you are and make the place you are at be the difference. When we think of everyday heroes, we often think of those that do so much with little recognition. David Zader is just such a behind the scenes hero. Zader gave 30 years of service to fighting fires and spent countless hours in dangerous situations. His […]
Community Heroes Michael Mitchell Composure Amidst Chaos The front lines are a messy place to be but Everyday Hero, Michael Mitchell, keeps his composure amidst the chaos. As a Texas nursing school student, Mitchell moved to Colorado after graduation and has loved finding his place in the Denver Metro area. Working as a dialysis nurse, Mitchell coordinates patient care […]
Community Heroes Castle Rock Fire and Rescue Books and Badges: Story Time with the Castle Rock Fire and Rescue Department The Castle Rock Fire and Rescue Department’s commitment to their community is unmatched. CRFD crews strive to serve their community in innovative ways and in all kinds of situations and scenarios. 2020 brought many new and unique challenges to the world in which […]
American Red Cross of Wyoming Volunteer Recognition 2021 Rookie of the Year: Alyssa Elliot Volunteer Positions: Disaster Action Team Trainee, Disaster Health Services Ancillary Care, Disaster Health Services Member The Rookie of the Year award is given to any new member of the Red Cross team who has demonstrated commitment and exceptional service to the […]
Community Hero Bridget Beadle Showing Up Everyday Bridget Beadle has worked in the maternity ward of a local hospital for the past seven years. She is passionate about her work and her motivation comes from helping new parents feel more comfortable and confident in their parenting skills. She recognizes that women are underserved in the medical […]
Recently, more than 20 American Red Cross volunteers welcomed people at the parking lot, helped with registration and passed out snacks in the recovery area at the STRIDE Community Health Center COVID-19 Vaccination event for Park County residents at Platte Canyon High School in Bayley, Colorado. Thea Wasche and her Red Cross therapy dog, Willow, […]