Today, we celebrate the 100th birthday of a good friend and an amazing Red Cross volunteer, Egon Gerson!Egon started volunteering with the Red Cross in Summit County, Colorado in the 1970s. Before moving to Colorado, he was a volunteer and CPR/first aid instructor for the Red Cross in Chicago. Egon is also a WWII Navy […]
Now that we’ve entered the new year, goals and intentions you can set for yourself is probably top of mind. After an eventful 2020, self-care should be at the top of your list when considering what priorities you should keep throughout 2021. While this goal is relevant to virtually everyone – caregivers, parents and members […]
Donating blood is safe and can help save lives. Cancer patients, accident victims and so many others continue to need lifesaving blood. Healthy individuals are needed to give to help patients counting on lifesaving blood throughout this pandemic. Every day our American Red Cross teams work hard to provide moments of hope to patients in […]
The American Red Cross responds to an emergency every eight minutes and 90% of them are local, personal disasters like home fires. Volunteers from our Disaster Action Teams are ready to respond to these local emergencies, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. In December, the Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming provided support […]
By Pat Kondas, American Red Cross Public Affairs Volunteer Consider: You’ve fled violence and terrorism in your home country. You’ve been granted asylum and permission to immigrate to the United States. Now what? For families resettling in Colorado, assistance is provided by the American Red Cross International Services, working with partner agencies to give new […]
As the end of 2020 draws near and we begin to think about New Year’s resolutions, consider becoming an American Red Cross volunteer. Representing more than 90% of the Red Cross workforce, volunteers are the backbone of our lifesaving mission. In a year of the coronavirus pandemic and relentless disasters, people of all backgrounds have shared […]
Before Winter Weather Hits Whether you’re on a winter road trip, headed to the mountains for a ski day, or you’re commuting to work, winter travel is just plain different from the rest of the year. You need special gear, a different mindset, and it takes a lot more planning. Approximately 21% (nearly 1,235,000) of […]
By Mary Jo Blackwood, American Red Cross Public Affairs Volunteer According to staff and other volunteers who work with her, Star Fennell is the epitome of the ideal American Red Cross volunteer: She’s patient, listens and is always looking for ways to improve what the Red Cross does to serve our clientele. While her favorite […]
According to the song, It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year many of you are busy getting ready for the holidays. The American Red Cross wants your holiday season to be truly wonderful and offers these twelve holiday safety tips to help keep the season safe, happy and bright. 1. Prepare your vehicle for traveling to grandmother’s house. Build […]