By Pat Kondas, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs During his junior year in high school, Aiden Greco decided he wanted to be a journalist. Now, just a few short years later and after an internship with the American Red Cross, he is living his dream as a television news anchor. But […]
‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the night.Disaster volunteers were ready, heart shining bright.Their vest were all packed, their kits by their side,In hopes that survivors soon would confide. The shelters were set up, with cots row by row,Where families sought refuge from wind that did blow.And I in my vest, and my […]
By Mary Jo Blackwood, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Volunteer Becky and Joe Cann-Dusenberry had two healthy sons and were overjoyed in September 2021 when they found they would have a daughter joining their family in March 2022. That joy was soon tempered with panic when their ultrasound revealed that the baby had […]
By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, Public Affairs 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 Northern Colorado encourages everyone to follow simple steps to prevent home […]
By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, Public Affairs Since the beginning of the year, the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming continues to respond to emergencies every day across the country and in our communities. In addition to the larger-scale disasters and deployments to help other states, Red Cross volunteers […]
By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, Public Affairs The giving season in Colorado is officially underway! The mission of the American Red Cross is to alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. This holiday season, the Church of Jesus […]
Written by Kim Mailes, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Ricky Christmas, a military veteran, was at home in Tallahassee, Florida, when Hurricane Idalia hit the area, causing significant damage to his house, disrupting his day-to-day life, and affecting his health. He fell while leaving his home seeking refuge, aggravating his condition, […]
Written by Mary Jo Blackwood, American Red Cross of Colorado Volunteer Do you ever wonder what deployed troops do when not otherwise occupied? The Red Cross has an answer for that. When troops deploy around the world, so do Red Cross Service to Armed Forces (SAF) and International Services staff. It’s their job to keep […]
On October 26, 2023, Red Crossers from the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming came together at the Four Mile Historic Park in Denver, CO, to recognize and celebrate the generous donors who make the Red Cross mission possible. Special guest South Adams County Fire Department’s Division Chief of Fire Prevention and Fire Marshal, […]
By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, Public Affairs On a warm, sunny October morning, volunteers with the American Red Cross of Mile High loaded up their wagons with ladders, drills and smoke alarms as they set out to make homes safer in a Federal Heights neighborhood. That particular Saturday morning, Kimberly […]