By Rick Padden, Red Cross Public Affairs Tom Bethke, a Red Cross caseworker from the Colorado Mile-High chapter, has been doing disaster relief work for Tennessee, South Carolina, Kentucky and Texas clients in a variety of operations, hasn’t left Colorado, and yet, hasn’t been home in six weeks. Bethke is one of 32 Colorado volunteers […]
By Matt Bailey, American Red Cross Spring is here with warm weather and longer days; summer is not too far behind. Safety throughout the season should be a top priority for everyone, whether their activity is hiking, fishing or enjoying fireworks on Independence Day. A few safety tips can make the difference between a great […]
American Red Cross Founder’s Day National Gallery, Washington, DC. Henry Inman’s portrait of Clara Barton. Since our founding by Clara Barton on May 21, 1881, the American Red Cross has been dedicated to serving people in need. We received our first congressional charter in 1900 and to this day we are tasked by the federal government with providing services […]
Original story by the American Red Cross During the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, life’s emergencies don’t stop — and neither does the work of the American Red Cross. From Coast to Coast American Red Cross COVID-19 missions focus on supporting community efforts to help those impacted. In addition to multiple feeding and support missions, which vary […]
We get it: This is a difficult time unlike anything most of us have ever known. Taking care of your health right now might seem like a luxury. But in reality, it’s a necessity. Why? Maintaining your physical and emotional wellbeing can help you manage stress and fend off illness. The average adult should get at […]
By Matt Baily, American Red Cross Summer fun is on the horizon! Soon many of us will be enjoying water activities, like swimming, boating and paddle boarding. Water activities are fun, but it is important to remember that they can be dangerous. Today is International Water Safety Day, a day to remind us how important […]
by Mary Jo Blackwood, American Red Cross Patricia Cook isn’t engaged unless she is fully engaged. And that means always having something to do that makes the world a better and safer place. Now that her four children have left the nest and are out doing their own things, she is free to help out […]
by Pat Kondas, Community Volunteer Lead, America Red Cross of Wyoming Wyoming has not escaped the global pandemic of COVID-19. Though Wyoming’s numbers remain low compared to other states, the virus has made itself known in the area. As of Friday, May 8, 2020, Wyoming has recorded 490 positive cases, 154 probable cases, and seven […]
By Mary Jo Blackwood In honor of Mother’s Day, we wanted to highlight some mother-daughter duos who are helping the American Red Cross make the world a better place Lisa Schrader and her daughter Jenni Schrader Sparks For Lisa Schrader, you might say Red Cross is in her blood(line). Her grandmother was a WWI trained […]
By Amanda Waddell, American Red Cross Every year, at the beginning of May, a week is nationally recognized and dedicated to a specific group of heroes – NURSES. And as we are collectively seeing nurses all over the country and all over the world highlighted for their service and selflessness during this ongoing crisis, we […]