A Volunteer and Board Member Profile of Katie Tate By Catie Ballenger, Red Cross Public Affairs As a preteen, Katie Tate became interested in the American Red Cross after taking a Red Cross first aid and CPR training. Little did she know, Katie would become very involved with her local Red Cross chapter someday. Today, she […]
By Catie Ballenger, American Red Cross Public Affairs HealthONE Healthcare Systems, a community partner of the American Red Cross, has been a Red Cross of Colorado donor for many years and sponsor for the region’s Heroes Celebration for the last four years. Its support makes it possible to recognize our community heroes and first responders […]
By Mary Jo Blackwood, American Red Cross of Colorado, Public Affaitrs The American Red Cross is in the business of preparing for, preventing and responding to disasters. The preparedness speaks to our long history of training, to give people the resiliency and knowledge to prepare themselves and others for any emergencies that may arise. The […]
By Mary Jo Blackwood, American Red Cross Volunteer Who knew one first aid and CPR class could blossom into a relationship with an organization that spanned almost five decades? As a nurse working in Dayton, Ohio, I took a class that struck me as vitally important for many people to have, so I became an […]
Our virtual Rocky Mountain Hero Celebration presented by CoBank was a success! Thank you to our heroes, hosts, attendees, those who donated and our event sponsors! We joined together virtually to celebrate a year of extraordinary giving and tremendous courage in 2020. This past year has seen struggles turn into inspiration in a variety of […]
Newer Police Officer Saves Five Lives in His First Year to Win Award In December of 2019, Officer Landon Guzzo achieved solo status with the Parker Police Department. During his first year of solo status, Officer Guzzo was credited with saving five lives on five different calls for service. In one of those cases, Officer […]
Recently, the American Red Cross of Colorado received a new fleet vehicle acquired thanks to the generosity of a local donor, the Harmes C. Fishback Foundation. The Foundation, managed by the Stapleton family, funded the new Equinox with their generous gift of $25,000. In addition to their recent generosity, the Harmes C. Fishback Foundation has […]
Newer Police Officer Saves Five Lives in His First Year to Win Award In December of 2019, Officer Landon Guzzo achieved solo status with the Parker Police Department. During his first year of solo status, Officer Guzzo was credited with saving five lives on five different calls for service. In one of those cases, Officer […]
On July 31, 2020 Delta County Sheriff Sergeant Travis Lackey responded to a report of a suicidal male in the town of Eckert in Delta County. The male party had a pistol and was threatening suicide. His wife was with him attempting to talk him out of his intentions. After arriving on scene, Sergeant Lackey […]
Fire Department awarded for work during 2020 wildland fire season In August 2020, wildland fire erupted across northern Colorado, displacing thousands of people. Poudre Fire Authority worked tirelessly for weeks ensuring its community was protected and a fire support plan was in place. Many firefighters left their own homes that were also in danger, in order […]