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The Red Cross is proud that an average of 90 cents of every dollar we spend is invested in delivering care and comfort to those in need. The remaining 10 cents helps keep the entire American Red Cross running by supporting routine, but indispensable, day-to-day business operations, which include the enterprise-wide computer, telecommunications, volunteer management, […]
by Catie Ballenger, American Red Cross Volunteers work to prepare and respond to Tropical Storm Cristobal The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming is sending disaster responders to prepare people who will be affected by the Tropical Storm Cristobal, expected to hit this weekend. Other volunteers will deploy virtually to provide support before, during […]
by Catie Ballenger, American Red Cross It’s difficult to put into the words the importance of having CPR and AED training. Here’s some National CPR and AED Awareness Week vocabulary and facts to help you try. Common Terminology Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): a set of clinical algorithms for the urgent treatment of cardiac arrest, […]
Charlie Hite has worked as a lifeguard for almost a year. Thanks to her lifeguard training, she was able to save a man who was overdosing and unconscious in City Park. In September, Charlie had just finished working her shift, as a lifeguard at the Carla Madison Recreation Center, when she rode through City […]
Communities across Colorado and Wyoming count on the American Red Cross for help every day – and supporting those communities is at the heart of what we do. Our work never stops, even during the coronavirus crisis, we remain focused on delivering our lifesaving mission each day. Every day, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, volunteers continue […]
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. Using CPR and other first aid the ending up saving his life. Vail Mountain […]
Arguably more important than National Doughnut Day or National Turkey Lovers Day (both real), comes National CPR and AED Awareness Week. On December 13, 2007, Congress unanimously passed a resolution to set aside June 1-7 each year as National CPR and AED Awareness Week to spotlight how lives can be saved if more Americans know CPR […]
By Catie Ballenger, American Red Cross During times of disaster, the American Red Cross provides safe shelter, food, emergency relief supplies, emotional support, health services and recovery assistance. Providing food, drinks and snacks to those affected by disaster events ranging from single-family home fires to more complex events such as floods, wildfires and catastrophic incidents […]
Petting man’s best friend brings instant joy to most people. Especially those serving our country and the medical staff that is caring for our Armed Forces. This month American Red Cross dog teams greeted staff at Fort Carson Evans Army Community Hospital to thank them for their service during this difficult time. The intent of […]