Debra Ryon, a resident of Evergreen, Colorado, has spent the last four years dedicated to helping others through her volunteer work with the American Red Cross. Her most recent deployment, part of her fifth Red Cross mission, took her to the frontlines of disaster relief in an Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV), where she played a […]
For American Red Cross volunteer Kathy Blessing of Boulder, Colorado, serving her community has always been a way of life. A retired public school teacher, Kathy transitioned from educating young minds to assisting communities in times of crisis through her volunteer work. Her first Red Cross deployment, during Hurricane Helene, showcased her dedication, adaptability, and […]
The holidays are a wonderful time to get everyone together. Unfortunately, they can also mean a greater risk of a fire in someone’s home. This holiday season, the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming encourages everyone to follow simple steps to prevent home fires from holiday decorations. “December is the peak time for home […]
For Julia Muirhead, volunteering with the American Red Cross is not just about lending a hand during times of disaster—it’s a calling that fills her soul. Originally from Bellvue, Colorado, Julia has dedicated over eight years to serving as a Mass Care Shelter Supervisor. She first learned about the Red Cross at the age of […]
Response Updates November 8, 3 p.m. If you need a place to get warm during the storm, the Red Cross has opened a warming center. Golden High School, 701 10th Street, Golden, CO– Warming Center with water, coffee and snacks- Opens at 6 p.m. on 11/8/24 Are you prepared? Click here to learn how to make […]
Kim Mailes, American Red Cross “After Hurricane Ian, I thought my bad luck was behind me,” the woman said with tears in her eyes. “And then came Idalia. And then Helene. And now Milton. I don’t know how much more I can take.” I listened while sitting beside her cot in an American Red Cross […]
By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, Public Affairs Daylight saving time ends on November 3 and the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks back to make sure the devices are working. “Working smoke alarms cut the risk of […]
By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, Public Affairs From the moment Cooper Steinhauser was born, he was a fighter. His mom, Haley, was on a quick business trip to Denver when, at just 25 weeks pregnant, he made his grand entrance into the world weighing only 1 pound, 15 ounces. He […]
Halloween is just days away. Fast becoming one of the most popular holidays in this country, masses of little super heroes, cartoon and television characters will soon be out in their neighborhoods for trick or treat fun. The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming has tips parents can follow to help keep the kids […]
October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month, designed to inform the public about warning signs, risk factors and what to do in a cardiac emergency. During this month, the American Red Cross encourages everyone to enroll in a CPR and AED course so they can learn how to help save a life when someone goes […]