by Catie Ballenger, American Red Cross Ashley Turner has been with the American Red Cross since September 2014. She began her Red Cross journey as the Volunteer Engagement Lead and Volunteer Partner to Disaster Program Specialist. In February of 2017, she became the Disaster Workforce Engagement Manger of the Mile High chapter. She has been […]
American Red Cross Founder’s Day National Gallery, Washington, DC. Henry Inman’s portrait of Clara Barton. Since our founding by Clara Barton on May 21, 1881, the American Red Cross has been dedicated to serving people in need. We received our first congressional charter in 1900 and to this day we are tasked by the federal government with providing services […]
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 Amanda Waddell, American Red Cross Every year, at the beginning of May, a week is nationally recognized and dedicated to a specific group of heroes – NURSES. And as we are collectively seeing nurses all over the country and all over the world highlighted for their service and selflessness during this ongoing crisis, we […]
Ongoing Support Enables the Red Cross to Prepare for and Respond to Disasters Today the American Red Cross recognizes The Ball Foundation for its longtime support of Red Cross disaster relief around the world. The Ball Foundation, headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, has pledged $250,000 to support the American Red Cross Disaster Responder Program. Through this […]
By Rick Padden, American Red Cross Public Affairs I’ll admit, unashamedly, that I got into volunteer work because I simply needed something to do in my retirement. And being a Baby Boomer who grew up on John Wayne and Audie Murphy war movies, with Red Cross ambulances bravely plowing through the smoke and debris in […]
Last year, in the wake of historic flooding along the Arkansas River, American Red Cross volunteer and retired EMT and firefighter Rod Cadman approached a woman who stood weeping on her front lawn. The woman had just lost her home and everything in it, and Cadman was there to offer her what he could; in this case, fresh […]
By Catie Ballenger, American Red Cross During National Volunteer Week — April 19th-25th — we honor our amazing and dedicated volunteers in Colorado and Wyoming who prevent and ease people’s suffering every day. Last year, 2,759 Colorado and Wyoming Red Cross volunteers provided critical aid every day. Our volunteers are among those who represent more […]
By Amanda Waddell, American Red Cross Now, more than ever, the world is saying THANK YOU to nurses and medical professionals all over the world. Now, more than ever, we recognize their sacrifices and dedication to keeping the world safe and cared for. And now, more than ever, on this World Health Day, we take […]
By Matt Bailey During the Spanish flu 100 years ago and still today, our American Red Cross workforce is dedicated to serving communities, carrying out our mission and comforting our communities during their darkest hour. Today the world feels very different from the world we knew only a month ago. Social distancing, quarantine and coronavirus have […]