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 now, everyone is familiar with the heroic efforts of our country’s medical personnel in confronting COVID-19, particularly in the worst days of the pandemic. The North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley has one of the more inspiring stories to tell, and their dedicated support in caring for one of the most severe cases in […]
Howard Yazzie, a Diné Vietnam Veteran and a Navajo Elder from the Indigenous Wellbriety program in Cortez, Colo., shares his lived wisdom and that of his ancestors to support people enrolled in the program. Generously, he uses cultural knowledge to help fellow veterans, community members and local youth better their lives. “I am very interested […]
El Centro Humanitario has offered aid to immigrants in need with the same humanitarian spirit of the American Red Cross. While the Red Cross focuses on shelter and nourishment, Centro Humanitario donates its time to serve immigrants’ social needs and to help them find work. The staff at El Centro Humanitario strive to support and […]
By Violet Chazkel, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Intern The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming is recognizing Nykolys Ameduri as a Community Hero for his life-saving actions in assisting at an accident on the Interstate. On November 15, 2022, Sergeant Nykolys witnessed an 18-wheeler make a wrong turn off […]
By Emil Joensson, American Red Cross Public Affairs Meet Darlene Moore, a volunteer for the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming since 2005, who has deployed over 60 times. “Whenever there’s a need for volunteers, you’ll find her there, ready and willing to help out,” says Rebecca Corvin, who nominated Darlene for the American […]
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 […]