By Violet Chazkel, Public Affairs Intern American Red Cross A Coloradan individual, preferring to stay anonymous, had just left his apartment to go to a baseball game when he heard yelling and saw smoke coming from the top floor of his building. Hearing sirens in the distance, he knew there was a fire in his building. […]
By Emil Joensson, Public Affairs Intern American Red Cross This past April, a tornado devastated parts of Arkansas. Ruby Richman was among the hundreds of people affected by the storm. “It is hard to explain. To look around you, and everything you knew, is gone. In four minutes, your whole world, your life, has been […]
By Emil Joensson, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs May is National Wildfire Awareness Month, and it serves as a reminder to be prepared in case a dangerous wildfire affects your neighborhood. The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming understands the importance of keeping households safe during these challenging times. With […]
By Violet Chazkel Every year millions of people are left struggling in the aftermath of severe weather events. Severe weather, including thunderstorms, tornadoes, floods, and fires, can strike anytime, anywhere, leaving individuals and communities vulnerable to damages and deaths. The American Red Cross acknowledges the increasing threat of climate change for safety of families. Climate […]
By Mary Jo Blackwood, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs It all started with Clara Barton on the battlefields of the Civil War. Her work led to the formation of the American Red Cross, and its initial mandate of taking care of our military. We are still doing that, constantly evolving to […]
By now, everyone is familiar with the heroic efforts of our country’s medical personnel in confronting COVID-19, particularly in the worst days of the pandemic. The North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley has one of the more inspiring stories to tell, and their dedicated support in caring for one of the most severe cases in […]
El Centro Humanitario has offered aid to immigrants in need with the same humanitarian spirit of the American Red Cross. While the Red Cross focuses on shelter and nourishment, Centro Humanitario donates its time to serve immigrants’ social needs and to help them find work. The staff at El Centro Humanitario strive to support and […]
By Violet Chazkel, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Intern The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming is recognizing Nykolys Ameduri as a Community Hero for his life-saving actions in assisting at an accident on the Interstate. On November 15, 2022, Sergeant Nykolys witnessed an 18-wheeler make a wrong turn off […]
By Emil Joensson, American Red Cross Public Affairs Meet Darlene Moore, a volunteer for the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming since 2005, who has deployed over 60 times. “Whenever there’s a need for volunteers, you’ll find her there, ready and willing to help out,” says Rebecca Corvin, who nominated Darlene for the American […]
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 […]