Gay Freeman, American Red Cross Legacy Society Member We recently had the opportunity to talk with Ms. Gay Freeman, an exceptional donor in many respects. Gay has chosen the American Red Cross as one of her most important missions to support financially. Once she made this decision, Gay educated herself about gift planning options. She decided […]
By Bill Fortune The third annual Sporting Clays Invitational was held June 10, 2017 at the Peaceful Valley Scout Getting ready to start at 2017 Shooting Clays Invitational. Photo by David Hayden/American Red Cross Ranch near Elbert Colorado. Participants were greeted with a warm spring day as they converged on the scout ranch to begin […]
The Wind River Indian Reservation has seen disaster numerous times with past flooding, and this year will be no exception. When the Red Cross responds to flooded homes it’s not just another house, but community members who have immediate needs. “It’s a great feeling when you can come alongside and offer assistance. It’s an […]
2016-2017 Mile High Youth Advisory Board Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Everybody can be great because everybody can serve.” The great thing about this statement is it doesn’t say “if you’re old enough” or “if you’re young enough”…it says EVERYBODY. Here in the Mile High area we are calling all students with a passion for community service, taking initiative in their leadership positions, and enthusiasm for working with […]
The American Red Cross needs two things to fulfill its mission: the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. As we approach national volunteer week, we take time to recognize some incredible volunteers and to share our thanks for the generosity of our donors. One donor, in particular, Great-West Financial and Empower Retirement, supports […]
Florence and Don Peck at their temporary home. “Before we knew what we needed Red Cross was there” By Mary Urban Photos by Nigel F. Holderby/American Red Cross On 11/13/2016 Don Peck and his wife Florence Myles-Peck escaped from their burning home in the early morning hours. Because they had working smoke alarms they were […]
By Bill Fortune At the American Red Cross we are driven by our mission statement that says, “The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.” Donors and volunteers listen to CEO Gino Greco at the Clara Barton Society […]
By Patricia Billinger It had been less than 24 hours since a raging fire drove them out of their 130-unit apartment complex, but for the seniors staying at a Red Cross shelter at Littleton United Methodist Church, it felt like they had been in their clothes for much longer. The morning after the fire, a […]
By Kimberly Blanco The day began as any other typical day in the lives of the residents of a Littleton senior apartment complex: drinking coffee, watching television, catching up with family and friends on Facebook. In an instant, this morning was not so typical at all. As the fire alarm began to sound, residents of […]
By Cassie Schoon Jenni Gasbarro, Senior Director of Donor Relations for the American Red Cross COW Region The Red Cross responds to disasters of all sizes and scales, from home fires to hurricanes. And while the organization is tasked with providing preparedness resources and training for all disaster and conflict situations, preparing for events of […]