How Donated Blood Saved a Life and a Promising Future

By Mary Jo Blackwood, American Red Cross of Colorado storyteller In 1990, Janet Annan immigrated to the United States from Ghana for more opportunities for her and her family. After she and her family were together in Colorado, Janet decided to visit relatives in New York City. At the time, she was four months pregnant, […]

Endless gratitude to blood donors

The American Red Cross of Colorado has been committed to providing blood and blood products to hospitals in the Denver metro area for many years. In the past year alone, they have supplied nearly 33,600 units of blood to 14 hospitals. On April 1, 2024, the Red Cross began offering new opportunities for the public […]

Red Cross Assists 132 Individuals in May

By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, Public Affairs Since the beginning of the year, the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming continues to respond to emergencies every day across the country and in our communities. In addition to the larger-scale disasters and deployments to help other states, Red Cross volunteers […]

Swim season is almost here! 

The American Red Cross encourages families to prepare for the fast-approaching summer swim season by learning to be “water smart.” Research shows that participation in formal water safety and swim lessons can reduce the risk of drowning by 88% for one to four-year-olds. “Before families head out to pools and parks, it’s important for all […]