Volunteer Profile: Gale Coddington American Red Cross of Northern Colorado Disaster Mental Health Volunteer By Rick Padden, Red Cross Public Affairs Volunteer Name: Gale Coddington Location: Johnstown Volunteer Position: CPEP (Community Preparedness & Education Program); Preparedness DCS (Disaster Cycle Services) Trainee – NOCO, Disaster Mental Health DCS Member – NOCO, Disaster Mental Health DCS Service […]
By Loni Koller, American Red Cross Public Affairs Volunteer On July 26 the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) turns 31! National Disability Independence Day commemorates the signing of this federally recognized day which established guidelines for people with disabilities. Did you know that people with disabilities represent the nation’s largest minority group with nearly one […]
How the Lifesaving Gift of Blood Keeps on Saving Lives By Mary Jo Blackwood, American Red Cross of Colorado Public Affairs Volunteer In a story described as both wonderful and horrifying, Dr. Kaitlin Vellore’s path to parenthood left indelible gratitude for the lifesaving ability of blood donations. Several years ago, as a young pediatrician, Vellore […]
PTSD Awareness Day: Many people across the globe suffer silently with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). In an effort to educate the public and help those affected, June 27 has been named PTSD Awareness Day. This is a great opportunity to talk with family and friends and learn more about this disorder and how it affects […]
4th of July: Red Cross Issues Tips for Everyone to Have a Safe Holiday Independence Day is coming soon and many people plan to attend fireworks displays, a backyard picnic, or just enjoy the outdoors. The American Red Cross wants you to enjoy a fun-packed, safe holiday and offers these tips you can follow over […]
By Mary Jo Blackwood, Red Cross of Colorado Public Affairs Imagine this happened to you: We heard fire engines outside but thought the problem was somewhere nearby. It was cold and rainy, so I put on some warm clothing and decided to go investigate. When I opened our apartment door, black smoke poured in! I […]
By Pat Kondas, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Recently, The American Red Cross of Wyoming installed smoke alarms in 46 Senior Housing apartments in Wheatland. Because of Covid, the event was carried out differently from usual Sound the Alarm events. According to Disaster Program Manager Libby Case, “Typically, we work directly […]
Last wildfire season the Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming provided 38,100 meals, 39,000 overnight stays and 3,009 disaster health contacts to wildfire evacuees. “After back-to-back years of record-breaking wildfires, this year it’s more critical than ever to get ready now,” said Gino Greco, CEO, Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming. “Last year brought not […]
By Aiden Greco, Red Cross of Colorado Public Affairs At the American Red Cross, safety and preparedness for you and your loved ones are always a top priority. But what are you supposed to do for your furry friends when disaster strikes? June is National Pet Preparedness Month and we wanted to help you keep […]
by Mary Jo Blackwood, Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Every month we should be celebrating both our volunteers and our military. Nice when we can do both! Lieutenant Colonel Deanna M. Tuley was born on an air force base and grew up in a military family. Her father, Everett, retired as a […]