By Jennifer Marsh Colorado Red Cross volunteers are amazing. 90% of the American Red Cross in Colorado is made up of volunteers, with over 40,000 hours annually put in by Pikes Peak Chapter volunteers alone. Saturday, May 9, the Red Cross said thank you. Not just thank you for showing up, but thank you […]
By Bill Fortune/American Red Cross People say that practice makes perfect and if there ever was an organization that believed in that motto is the American Red Cross. Training our volunteers through small and large scale exercises keeps them in top shape and keeps them confident in their skills. Dan Chavez organizes lunch for shelter […]
Story and photos by Bill Fortune/American Red Cross Morning clouds and rain, after a couple of days with thunderstorms, would raise concern from anyone living in Colorado, especially along the Colorado Front Range. After the flash floods of 2013 and a dozen or more threatening days in 2014 it is easy to see how thunder […]
Red Cross volunteer Roger Bram directs the Emergency Response Vehicle for the Palmer Park neighborhood evacuation exercise in Colorado Springs. Photo credit American Red Cross Story by Leila Roch, American Red Cross On Saturday morning, many residents in the Palmer Park neighborhood received a knock on their door and a reverse 911 phone call from […]
As we celebrate, thank and honor our volunteers during National Volunteer Week, we are introducing you to real Red Cross volunteers who are talking about why they do what they do. Meet a husband-and-wife team of volunteers from Pueblo, Colorado: John Goorley, a retired Army officer, and Sherri Goorley, a registered nurse, are Disaster Action […]
by Patricia BillingerIt’s a funny thing that some of the most amazing people are the least likely to seek attention for their great work. Here at the Red Cross, we know that our volunteers are very proud of the work they do and passionate about making a difference through the Red Cross. They know that […]
by Patricia Billinger Much has been written about today’s “culture of being busy.” With tight work schedules, kids’ activities, social engagements and, of course, the lure of Colorado’s outdoors, people have a lot of priorities battling for their time. That’s why it’s especially meaningful for us at the American Red Cross to honor and thank […]
By Leila Roche Heroes come in many forms. They are from all walks of life and from every profession. Some are trained to respond to emergencies while others just seize the moment and take action. Some heroes save lives and some heroes affect lives and communities. To celebrate the legacy of some of those heroes, […]
By Julie Schroeder, volunteer writer The Pueblo Hometown Heroes dinner honored heroes in the community on Thursday, February 26. With approximately 300 community members in attendance, it was a wonderful night to honor local heroes. The night opened with a presentation of colors by Pueblo Veterans Ritual Team, the recipients of last year’s Military Hero […]
By Bill Fortune It was a cold February morning when Shantal Baker was awakened by a loud beeping noise. At first she didn’t recognize the noise but then the audible smoke alarm started chanting “Fire…Fire…Fire.” Moving quickly she began waking up the rest of the family, her husband Michael Smith, daughter Rebecca and 3-week old […]