By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, Public Affairs Cindy Eldenburg first joined the American Red Cross as a volunteer at the end of 2020, and now each week she makes sure other volunteers know “the happenings” of the Colorado and Wyoming region. “The Red Cross is one of the few organizations […]
By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Last September, Paulina was running a marathon on the Regis University campus in Denver. After she finished the 5K, she heard someone yell that there was a man down. Paulina ran over to the man who was on the ground, unresponsive and not breathing. Bleeding […]
By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Hannah Hoffmann was attending an academic conference in 2022 when she met an American Red Cross employee who was also attending the conference. During the meeting, Hannah decided she wanted to get involved with the Red Cross. “It was this personal interaction that […]
By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Thea Wasche has been a fixture of the American Red Cross of Southeastern Colorado for the last 16 years. She’s also known statewide and around the country for her many deployments to help those in their time of need. Her journey with the […]
By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Linda Bisset joined the American Red Cross shortly after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Since then, she has deployed 35 times to places like California, Oregon, New York City and most recently to Florida to help those affected by Hurricane Ian. “It’s a unique […]
By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Gigi Youngblood was living in Miami when Hurricane Katrina hit the Florida and Gulf coasts. She remembers the impact and damage to her home. That’s when she and her father became volunteers with the American Red Cross. “The most rewarding part of volunteering […]
By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs If it’s happening in Wright, Wyoming, Robby Gallob may be the first to know. Robby is the Coordinator for the Town of Wright but also wears another hat, American Red Cross of Wyoming volunteer—a position he’s held since August 2016. “I got involved […]
By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Ashley Stout was packing care kits for children of families who had been displaced by the Cameron Peak Fire, which was burning just miles from her home, when she learned the American Red Cross needed volunteers. She had just left a 16-year career […]
By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs For Debby MacSwain, the American Red Cross has been her life’s work. For nearly 57 years, Debby has been a volunteer, an employee and a board member of the Southeastern Colorado Chapter. Passion for her community and helping others has kept her going […]
By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming has named Christie Caster as executive director for the Western Colorado chapter. In her new role, Caster will manage the board of directors and its committees, collaborate with key community partners, elected officials and serve […]