By Catie Ballenger, American Red Cross 1895. Boston, Massachusetts. Mrs. Dye and Civil War nurses. Every day, but especially on Memorial Day, the American Red Cross honors the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who have fallen in service to our country. This Memorial Day, we take extra time to remember and […]
by Catie Ballenger, American Red Cross Ashley Turner has been with the American Red Cross since September 2014. She began her Red Cross journey as the Volunteer Engagement Lead and Volunteer Partner to Disaster Program Specialist. In February of 2017, she became the Disaster Workforce Engagement Manger of the Mile High chapter. She has been […]
by Catie Ballenger, American Red Cross It’s important to recognize that the immediate actions taken by members of the public before first responders arrive on the scene give victims a better chance at recovering from life-threatening, serious injuries and cardiac emergencies. Today, we celebrate National Stop the Bleed Day, a day meant to increase public […]
by Catie Ballenger, American Red Cross As if scripted for a movie, this year’s COVID-19 outbreak provided a poignant introduction to America’s 46th annual salute to its emergency medical providers. As thousands fell ill and society ground to a near-halt in an unprecedented epidemic, EMS providers kept doing what they do: They kept turning up […]
Adjusting to Life after Military Service during the COVID-19 Pandemic by Catie Ballenger, American Red Cross The American Red Cross offers all members of the military, veterans and their families direct services ranging from responding to emergency needs for food, clothing, and shelter, referrals to counseling services (e.g., financial, legal, mental health), respite care for […]
By Catie Ballenger, American Red Cross During National Volunteer Week — April 19th-25th — we honor our amazing and dedicated volunteers in Colorado and Wyoming who prevent and ease people’s suffering every day. Last year, 2,759 Colorado and Wyoming Red Cross volunteers provided critical aid every day. Our volunteers are among those who represent more […]
by Catie Ballenger, American Red Cross Earlier this week, the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming was able to provide 20 individual Service for the Armed Forces Care Kits for soldiers who are currently quarantined at Fort Carson due to COVID-19 issues. Each Care Kits included instant coffee, sweetener, coffee creamers, hot chocolate, cheese […]
Thank You for your Commitment and Generosity Written by Catie Ballenger, American Red Cross The mission of the American Red Cross is to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies every day but especially during Red Cross Month, we would like to thank each and every one who supports our organization and […]
The American Red Cross faces a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations during this coronavirus outbreak. As the coronavirus pandemic has grown here in the U.S., blood drive cancellations also grow at an alarming rate. Healthy individuals are needed to schedule an appointment to give in the days and […]
Heroes may not wear a cape, they wear a Red Cross vest. During March — celebrated nationally as Red Cross Month — we honor our volunteer heroes in Colorado and Wyoming who prevent and ease people’s suffering every day. Last year, 2,759 Colorado and Wyoming Red Cross volunteers provided critical aid every day. Our volunteers […]