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 […]
By Mary Jo Blackwood, American Red Cross Public Affairs Volunteer According to staff and other volunteers who work with her, Star Fennell is the epitome of the ideal American Red Cross volunteer: She’s patient, listens and is always looking for ways to improve what the Red Cross does to serve our clientele. While her favorite […]
The American Red Cross of Colorado is grateful for the help and support of not only our volunteers but key community partners. Our volunteers have been hard at work for the last few weeks helping communities all over Colorado prepare, respond and recover from devastating home fires and wildfires. Since August 4, the Red Cross […]
Ongoing Support Enables Red Cross to Provide Safe Blood Supply The American Red Cross is proud to announce a national partnership with Prologis Inc.Prologis, the global leader in logistics real estate, has made a $500,000 commitment to Blood Saves Lives. This partnership will help the Red Cross in its efforts to collect life-saving blood donations […]