By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Gigi Youngblood was living in Miami when Hurricane Katrina hit the Florida and Gulf coasts. She remembers the impact and damage to her home. That’s when she and her father became volunteers with the American Red Cross. “The most rewarding part of volunteering […]
By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs If it’s happening in Wright, Wyoming, Robby Gallob may be the first to know. Robby is the Coordinator for the Town of Wright but also wears another hat, American Red Cross of Wyoming volunteer—a position he’s held since August 2016. “I got involved […]
By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Ashley Stout was packing care kits for children of families who had been displaced by the Cameron Peak Fire, which was burning just miles from her home, when she learned the American Red Cross needed volunteers. She had just left a 16-year career […]
By Emil Joensson, American Red Cross Public Affairs Skyler is a disabled Iraq War veteran who created a non-profit to serve military families, veterans who need mental health support and who advocates for inclusive special needs households. Skyler Nelson was nominated to be an American Red Cross Hero because of her inspirational work for others […]
Go Team Therapy Dogs is a nonprofit organization that utilizes therapy dogs to support those in distress. The organization will receive a 2023 Community Hero Award at the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Rocky Mountain Heroes Soiree for their positive impact on the community. Go Team Therapy Dogs was founded in 2012 in […]
By Violet Chazkel, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Intern Jo and Beva outside of the hospital the morning of the surgery. On April 5th, 2022, Annie Durham received an email about a co-worker needing a kidney donation. Jo’s kidney had failed from an adverse reaction to medication taken two years earlier, […]
By Emil Joensson, American Red Cross Public Affairs Matthew Podschweit is the type of man that just does. Helping others is in his nature, without thinking about asking for anything in return. During the day, Matthew works as a manager for creative services for USA Volleyball. He exercises his love for music, the piano, and […]
By Emil Joensson, American Red Cross Public Affairs The Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming has named Shawna Brown as one of the 2023 Community Hero award recipients. Shawna teaches at McAuliffe Elementary in Colorado Springs. In and out of the classroom, she devotes her free time and resources to developing and refining programs that […]
By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs For Debby MacSwain, the American Red Cross has been her life’s work. For nearly 57 years, Debby has been a volunteer, an employee and a board member of the Southeastern Colorado Chapter. Passion for her community and helping others has kept her going […]
By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming has named Christie Caster as executive director for the Western Colorado chapter. In her new role, Caster will manage the board of directors and its committees, collaborate with key community partners, elected officials and serve […]