March 27, 2024 Power of Volunteers‚ Red Cross Month‚ Wyoming

Gilbert Nelson: Wyoming’s GovOps Lead: A Perfect Fit 

By Pat Kondas, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Gilbert Nelson says he got into Government Operations because it was already similar to his regular job as Emergency Manager in Weston County. After 24 years with the Fire Department and previous work in corrections and law enforcement, he says becoming the EM […]

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March 25, 2024 Power of Volunteers‚ Red Cross Month‚ Wyoming

Andrea Gold: “I just really want to make a difference”

By Pat Kondas, American Public Affairs She had been working with emergency preparedness with her own faith-based organization for about fifteen years and loved it. “I just really enjoy helping people make sure they’ve got their 72-hour kit all ready to go and they have a home fire plan and making sure everybody’s prepared for […]

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March 21, 2024 Power of Volunteers‚ Red Cross Month

Amy Mueller: A Decade of Compassionate Service  

For over a decade Amy Muller has been a dedicated member of the American Red Cross, driven by a desire to step out of her comfort zone and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those facing adversity. As the Colorado and Wyoming Volunteer/Staff Relations Lead for Mass Care and Disaster Action Team (DAT), […]

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March 20, 2024 Power of Volunteers‚ Red Cross Month

Dee Buckstaff: A Heartwarming Journey of Dedication and Community Service

Dee Buckstaff, a resident of Jackson, Wyoming has been a dedicated volunteer with the American Red Cross since the late 1990s, embodying the spirit of community service and making a profound impact on the lives of those around her. Her journey as a volunteer is marked by a deep commitment to training and helping others […]

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March 19, 2024 Power of Volunteers‚ Red Cross Month

Jane Iddings: Family Tradition of Helping Others

By Pat Kondas, American Public Affairs Jane Iddings came from a family with a tradition of helping. Her mother was a nurse and her father was the director of the United Way in Cheyenne for many years, where one of the United Way projects was the American Red Cross. After moving to Torrington, Jane read […]

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December 21, 2023 Power of Volunteers‚ Red Cross Month

Aiden Greco: From Red Cross Intern to TV News Anchor

By Pat Kondas, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs During his junior year in high school, Aiden Greco decided he wanted to be a journalist. Now, just a few short years later and after an internship with the American Red Cross, he is living his dream as a television news anchor. But […]

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