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 Violet Chazkel, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Intern On December 30, 2021, the roaring Marshall Fire engulfed the Spanish Hills neighborhood in Boulder, Colorado, with flames driven by 100 mph winds. In the midst of the confusion Elizabeth received a phone call from her neighbor, Katherine Hunter, who pleaded with […]
By Violet Chazkel, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Intern When military veteran Anthony Lee retired after twenty years in law enforcement, he went back to school using the Veterans Readiness & Employment program to earn a Human Services degree. Now an accredited Veterans Service Offer (VSO) at Mesa County Workforce Center, […]
By Pat Kondas, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs On Thursday, Feb. 2, American Red Cross of Wyoming Executive Director Janet Lewis and several board members and volunteers took advantage of the Wyoming Legislature being in session to explain to legislators the work of Wyoming Red Cross over the last year. It […]
By David Damsgaard, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Kim Mailes has always been a natural communicator. From his time as a disc jockey to his career as a car salesman, connecting with people to voice their emotions and embody their stories has always been the foundation of his work. “I grew […]
By Pat Kondas, American Public Affairs Red Cross of Wyoming had an active year in 2022, responding to 71 single family and multifamily incidents, including both fires and floods. A total of 243 clients, including 91 children were given immediate assistance, which can include funds for lodging, clothing,food and other immediate needs. Fifty-one clients requested […]
By Emil Joensson, American Red Cross Public Affairs Winter can be both beautiful and dangerous. The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming is committed to helping people stay safe during winter. We have contacted our local fire departments for tips to help you and your family stay safe and healthy this winter. First and […]