Written by Pat Kondas, American Red Cross of Wyoming Public Affairs Volunteer As a Red Cross Community Volunteer Leader, I’ve presented the Be Red Cross Ready preparedness classes many times. I’ve got the mantra down. But even the most prepared person can forget some of the details, and the recent snowstorm reminded me of this […]
Our virtual Rocky Mountain Hero Celebration presented by CoBank was a success! Thank you to our heroes, hosts, attendees, those who donated and our event sponsors! We joined together virtually to celebrate a year of extraordinary giving and tremendous courage in 2020. This past year has seen struggles turn into inspiration in a variety of […]
Newer Police Officer Saves Five Lives in His First Year to Win Award In December of 2019, Officer Landon Guzzo achieved solo status with the Parker Police Department. During his first year of solo status, Officer Guzzo was credited with saving five lives on five different calls for service. In one of those cases, Officer […]
Recently, the American Red Cross of Colorado received a new fleet vehicle acquired thanks to the generosity of a local donor, the Harmes C. Fishback Foundation. The Foundation, managed by the Stapleton family, funded the new Equinox with their generous gift of $25,000. In addition to their recent generosity, the Harmes C. Fishback Foundation has […]
By Mary Jo Blackwood, American Red Cross Public Affairs Volunteer Serving with the United States Armed Forces in war-torn parts of the world is incredibly stressful. The American Red Cross helps make it a little less stressful by having mobile staff there on-site to help with emergency notification and other services. Mobile staff members who […]
Newer Police Officer Saves Five Lives in His First Year to Win Award In December of 2019, Officer Landon Guzzo achieved solo status with the Parker Police Department. During his first year of solo status, Officer Guzzo was credited with saving five lives on five different calls for service. In one of those cases, Officer […]
On July 31, 2020 Delta County Sheriff Sergeant Travis Lackey responded to a report of a suicidal male in the town of Eckert in Delta County. The male party had a pistol and was threatening suicide. His wife was with him attempting to talk him out of his intentions. After arriving on scene, Sergeant Lackey […]
Fire Department awarded for work during 2020 wildland fire season In August 2020, wildland fire erupted across northern Colorado, displacing thousands of people. Poudre Fire Authority worked tirelessly for weeks ensuring its community was protected and a fire support plan was in place. Many firefighters left their own homes that were also in danger, in order […]
While off-duty, SSgt. Saves Man’s Life with Quick Action and First Aid Training On March 8, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. Staff Sergeant Jason Mendoza-Anaya observed a man who had passed out and fell to the floor at a Colorado Springs laundry mat. When the man fell, his head hit the edge of a metal chair. […]
Community Hero Grand Junction Mutual Aid A Community Effort Mutual Aid, at its core, is a community effort. These more informal organizations, run by everyday people and the working class, are better equipped to identify the main problems facing their communities by looking at the issues from the inside. Nonprofits and community organizations come together […]