In times of chaos, and an overwhelming amount of information, consuming consistent and accurate facts are crucial. By Amanda Waddell The American Red Cross has always been a factual, unbiased source, and is committed to keeping up to date with the magnitude of the COVID-19 pandemic, while still assuring the public that we are responding […]
By Mary Jo Blackwood, American Red Cross Volunteer While most people take technology for granted, Ryan Carter, a former Technical Sergeant for the US Air Force and the Air National Guard is thankful, every day, for the technology that is allowing him to return to a life he once knew. In 2018, Ryan underwent surgery […]
Thank You for your Commitment and Generosity Written by Catie Ballenger, American Red Cross The mission of the American Red Cross is to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies every day but especially during Red Cross Month, we would like to thank each and every one who supports our organization and […]
Heroes may not wear a cape, they wear a Red Cross vest. During March — celebrated nationally as Red Cross Month — we honor our volunteer heroes 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 […]
By Catie Ballenger, American Red Cross Just seven days into the calendar year, a 6.4-magnitude earthquake sent powerful shock waves across the island of Puerto Rico, knocking out power and badly damaging thousands of structures. After weeks of a terrifying series of seismic events not seen on the island since 1918, the island remains shaken—both seismically […]
Written by Catie Ballenger, American Red Cross Today, the American Red Cross stood up to fill the gap public health agencies and health care facilities have started to feel. After hearing about the growing concerns and shortages of medical supplies across Colorado, the American Red Cross of Colorado gave 7,000 N95 masks to the Colorado […]
Setting high standards and attention to detail By Rick Padden, American Red Cross Public Affairs Name: Karen McClure Location: Fort Collins GAP: DAT, DDO, Case Worker/Case Worker Supervisor, ERV Driver Length of service: 3 years Deployments: 0 American Red Cross volunteer Karen McClure is a stickler for details, and setting high standards has been a […]
Governor of Colorado, Jared Polis and Governor of Wyoming, Mark Gordon declare March as Red Cross Month Now is the time to become a volunteer Story by Miyana Shively, The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming The observation of March as Red Cross Month serves as a call to action to anyone who has […]
In wake of the Camp Fire in California, Faircloth made it his mission to find homes for stranded families. Woody Faircloth watched in horror as the town of Paradise, California was ruined by wildfire. Watching the news coverage, Faircloth knew he had to do something. For their heroic and lifesaving acts, Woody Faircloth and his […]
Their heroic efforts saved countless lives during the STEM High School Shooting. While Brendan Bialy and Kendrick Castillo watched another student walk into their 12th grade English class and pull out a gun, they knew they had to do something. For their heroic and lifesaving acts, Brendan Bialy and Kendrick Castillo received the American Red Cross […]