What is it like to donate blood?

by Aiden Greco, American Red Cross Public Affairs Intern I have never donated blood before, and like many people, I prefer not to see blood, let alone have it taken out of me. When the American Red Cross of Mile High organized their first-ever blood drive in Denver, I knew I needed to bite the […]

Just Keep Going

By Carrie Wheeler, American Red Cross Public Affairs Connie Hunt’s meticulous data management and her preparation of survival kits are outmatched only by her cheerful and steadfast dedication to providing support to members of the military, veterans and their families. Connie is a regular participant of American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) […]

Disaster Responders Deploying to U.S. Gulf

48 Colorado and Wyoming Volunteers Deploy to Texas and Louisiana Red Cross Volunteers Support Hurricane Laura Relief Efforts Hurricane Laura left terrible devastation in her wake in Louisiana and Texas – and the Red Cross is there, working closely with local officials and partners to help those impacted as they begin to pick up the […]

Disaster Responders Deploying to U.S. Gulf

Volunteers work to prepare and respond to Tropical Storms Laura and Marco. As Tropical Storms Laura and Marco hit the Gulf Coast beginning today, the American Red Cross has pre-positioned relief supplies and more than 400 trained disaster workers are standing by to provide emergency shelter to those in need. The American Red Cross of […]

It’s National Immunization Awareness Month!

Red Cross Saves Lives Every Month with the Measles and Rubella Initiative By Mary Jo Blackwood, American Red Cross Public Affairs Volunteer Many people believe that actually having the measles will create immunity to future bouts of the disease. However, researchers want us to know the sobering truth that having measles or rubella is much […]

Evacuation Center in La Porte, CO Now Open

The Red Cross of Colorado Opens Evacuation Center due the Lewstone Fire 6:30 PM August 22, 2020  The American Red Cross of Colorado has opened an evacuation center in La Porte, Colorado to assist residents who have been evacuated because of the Lewstone Fire, in Larimer County. This estimated 30 acre fire is burning northwest […]

Red Cross Closes Evacuation Center but Continues Fire Relief in Colorado 

The Red Cross of Colorado Closes Evacuation Center in Glenwood The American Red Cross of Colorado is closing an evacuation center in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. The center is located at the Glenwood Springs Community Center, at 100 Wolfsohn Road, Glenwood Springs. Red Cross volunteers have been stationed there to accommodate anyone needing information or other […]

Red Cross Closes Evacuation Center but Still Works to Support Fires in Colorado

DENVER, COLORADO, AUGUST 19, 2020 – The American Red Cross of Colorado is closing an evacuation center in Edwards, Colorado.  The evacuation center is located at Battle Mountain High School, 0151 Miller Ranch Road, Edwards, 81632.  Red Cross volunteers have been stationed there to accommodate anyone needing information or other assistance. As the fire has shifted, the evacuation center has not […]