The American Red Cross joins millions of Americans in feeling deep sadness about the senseless death of George Floyd in Minnesota and uncertainty about the state of civil unrest in this country. This is a moment—many decades in the making—for families across the United States to reflect on this sorrow, to question their assumptions, and […]
Communities across Colorado and Wyoming count on the American Red Cross for help every day – and supporting those communities is at the heart of what we do. Our work never stops, even during the coronavirus crisis, we remain focused on delivering our lifesaving mission each day. Every day, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, volunteers continue […]
By Rick Padden, Red Cross Public Affairs Tom Bethke, a Red Cross caseworker from the Colorado Mile-High chapter, has been doing disaster relief work for Tennessee, South Carolina, Kentucky and Texas clients in a variety of operations, hasn’t left Colorado, and yet, hasn’t been home in six weeks. Bethke is one of 32 Colorado volunteers […]
by Catie Ballenger, American Red Cross It’s important to recognize that the immediate actions taken by members of the public before first responders arrive on the scene give victims a better chance at recovering from life-threatening, serious injuries and cardiac emergencies. Today, we celebrate National Stop the Bleed Day, a day meant to increase public […]
Original story by the American Red Cross During the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, life’s emergencies don’t stop — and neither does the work of the American Red Cross. From Coast to Coast American Red Cross COVID-19 missions focus on supporting community efforts to help those impacted. In addition to multiple feeding and support missions, which vary […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
by Andrea Carlson, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Thank you to our incredible volunteers and staff members who helped make this special delivery happen. We were able to give 35 cots to the Greeley Personal Isolation Facility, to help care for people who need it most. THANK YOU! Due to increased numbers of […]
by Andrea Carlson, American Red Cross Our incredible volunteers in Colorado Springs are helping people out during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our partners, like Catholic Charities and the Salvation Army, have been busy making meals for people who need and thanks to our amazing volunteers, they were also able to serve bottles of water with those […]