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 […]
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 now, everyone is familiar with the heroic efforts of our country’s medical personnel in confronting COVID-19, particularly in the worst days of the pandemic. The North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley has one of the more inspiring stories to tell, and their dedicated support in caring for one of the most severe cases in […]
Howard Yazzie, a Diné Vietnam Veteran and a Navajo Elder from the Indigenous Wellbriety program in Cortez, Colo., shares his lived wisdom and that of his ancestors to support people enrolled in the program. Generously, he uses cultural knowledge to help fellow veterans, community members and local youth better their lives. “I am very interested […]
By Violet Chazkel, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Intern The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming is recognizing Nykolys Ameduri as a Community Hero for his life-saving actions in assisting at an accident on the Interstate. On November 15, 2022, Sergeant Nykolys witnessed an 18-wheeler make a wrong turn off […]
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 […]
Deirdre Wildman Secures Her Red Cross Legacy The Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming has so many reasons to be grateful to Deirdre Wildman for her service, her leadership, and her example. Deirdre is the immediate past Board Chair of the Mile High Board of Directors, is a member of the Tiffany Circle, and has […]
By Pat Kondas, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs On December 31, Gudrum Emrich and her husband Aloke Guha were in Las Vegas at a family gathering celebrating her daughter’s thirtieth birthday. That day, they learned the Marshall Fire back in Louisville, Colorado had rendered them homeless. Social media was filled with […]
By Yzeppa Macias, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs The Marshall Fire in Boulder County, Colorado, destroyed over 1,000 homes, led to the evacuation of nearly 35,000 people and devastated thousands of Boulder residents. With the help of our local partners, the American Red Cross of Colorado was able to offer support […]
Sarah Sanchez Volunteer Profile By Aiden Greco, American Red Cross of Colorado Public Affairs Volunteer Sarah Sanchez is a full-time senior IT Support Analyst. In her spare time, she loves baking, crafting and planning family get-togethers. In addition to Sarah’s many hobbies, she has been a volunteer with the American Red Cross of Colorado for […]