by Catie Ballenger, American Red Cross As if scripted for a movie, this year’s COVID-19 outbreak provided a poignant introduction to America’s 46th annual salute to its emergency medical providers. As thousands fell ill and society ground to a near-halt in an unprecedented epidemic, EMS providers kept doing what they do: They kept turning up […]
We get it: This is a difficult time unlike anything most of us have ever known. Taking care of your health right now might seem like a luxury. But in reality, it’s a necessity. Why? Maintaining your physical and emotional wellbeing can help you manage stress and fend off illness. The average adult should get at […]
By Matt Baily, American Red Cross Summer fun is on the horizon! Soon many of us will be enjoying water activities, like swimming, boating and paddle boarding. Water activities are fun, but it is important to remember that they can be dangerous. Today is International Water Safety Day, a day to remind us how important […]
by Mary Jo Blackwood, American Red Cross Patricia Cook isn’t engaged unless she is fully engaged. And that means always having something to do that makes the world a better and safer place. Now that her four children have left the nest and are out doing their own things, she is free to help out […]
by Pat Kondas, Community Volunteer Lead, America Red Cross of Wyoming Wyoming has not escaped the global pandemic of COVID-19. Though Wyoming’s numbers remain low compared to other states, the virus has made itself known in the area. As of Friday, May 8, 2020, Wyoming has recorded 490 positive cases, 154 probable cases, and seven […]
By Mary Jo Blackwood In honor of Mother’s Day, we wanted to highlight some mother-daughter duos who are helping the American Red Cross make the world a better place Lisa Schrader and her daughter Jenni Schrader Sparks For Lisa Schrader, you might say Red Cross is in her blood(line). Her grandmother was a WWI trained […]
By Amanda Waddell, American Red Cross Every year, at the beginning of May, a week is nationally recognized and dedicated to a specific group of heroes – NURSES. And as we are collectively seeing nurses all over the country and all over the world highlighted for their service and selflessness during this ongoing crisis, we […]
Ongoing Support Enables the Red Cross to Prepare for and Respond to Disasters Today the American Red Cross recognizes The Ball Foundation for its longtime support of Red Cross disaster relief around the world. The Ball Foundation, headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, has pledged $250,000 to support the American Red Cross Disaster Responder Program. Through this […]
by Mary Jo Blackwood, American Red Cross volunteer National Nurses Week: May 6-12, 2020 Nurses are on the front lines of our country all the time, but never more than they are now, during the Covid-19 crisis. This year, as every year, the American Red Cross is grateful for our volunteer nurses and all they […]
Emergencies do not stop even amid our current health crisis. The Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming has not changed its mission to people who live in our communities, it has however changed how we do our mission. Every day, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, volunteers continue to meet the needs of individuals and families who […]
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