By: David Damsgaard As the Disability Integration Deputy Advisor for the American Red Cross, Loni Koller is no stranger to expecting the unexpected. Her role often requires her to adapt swiftly to different disasters or environments, ensuring that the Red Cross shelters are fully accessible and inclusive of an unpredictable variety of clients. But her […]
Today, more than 250 trained Red Cross disaster workers are on the ground in Kentucky — with dozens more in other locations — providing shelter, meals, emotional support and replacing prescription medications, eyeglasses or critical medical equipment, like canes and wheelchairs, which were left behind in the rush to get to safety. More help is […]
Leroy Trujilo, a local teenager, used great judgment, first aid skills and riding experience to safely evacuate a severely injured person on his dirt bike. For his heroic and lifesaving actions, Leroy Trujilo will receive the 2022 Youth Hero of the Year Award at the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Rocky Mountain […]
On Thursday December 30, 2021, Colorado’s most destructive wildfire in history forced the evacuation of some 35,000 people and destroyed 1,000 homes. Red Cross heroes stepped in immediately to provide comfort, care and hope.
Hunting with Heroes, a Wyoming organization whose commitment to giving back to our nation’s disabled veterans is remarkable. For the heroic and lifesaving mission of Hunting with Heroes, Dan Currah and Colton Sasser will receive the 2022 Services to the Armed Forces Hero of the Year award at the American Red Cross of Colorado and […]
David Beichly, the Fort Collins Pond Hockey Association Manager, was inspired to host a mobile blood drive when Dennis Borland, a member, was critically injured. For his heroic and lifesaving actions, David Beichly will receive the 2022 Blood Saves Lives Hero of the Year Award at the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Rocky […]
Coloradoans Trained in CPR Received the American Red Cross Youth Hero of the Year Award. Terran Guccini and Lewis Baker used their CPR training to save the life of a man who collapsed suddenly and went into cardiac arrest. For their heroic and lifesaving actions, Terran Guccini and Lewis Baker will receive the 2022 Life […]
They’re the people who lift up our veterans. They are CPR trained. They change the world one child at a time. They put out fires and protect our communities. They feed the hungry and care for those experiencing homelessness. They are our Community Heroes and they stepped forward like never before this last year. These […]
The Whittier Fire started in the early morning hours of October 19 and destroyed all 81 units and six buildings at the Whittier Apartment complex. The selfless men and women from Boulder Fire-Rescue and the Boulder Police department stepped in to do what they do best, save lives. For their heroic and lifesaving actions, Boulder […]
Community heroes are citizens and servants that are making a difference in our community. We believe that many “heroes” are regular people, living normal lives — when suddenly they find themselves in circumstances that needed them to take action. Other heroes are people who were willing to step up and commit to something, not for […]