Andrew Yao knows the importance of helping our nation’s military personnel and their families. As a Program Specialist with the American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) and International Service (IS) program, Andrew provides comfort and care to our nation’s military personnel and their families, including active duty, National Guard and Reserve and veterans […]
Written by Kim Mailes, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Ricky Christmas, a military veteran, was at home in Tallahassee, Florida, when Hurricane Idalia hit the area, causing significant damage to his house, disrupting his day-to-day life, and affecting his health. He fell while leaving his home seeking refuge, aggravating his condition, […]
By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Paul Hyde is no stranger to the American Red Cross. He first began volunteering years ago when he lived in Indiana. “This is the second time around volunteering with the Red Cross both here in Colorado and Indiana. I enjoy working as a […]
By Mary Jo Blackwood, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs It all started with Clara Barton on the battlefields of the Civil War. Her work led to the formation of the American Red Cross, and its initial mandate of taking care of our military. We are still doing that, constantly evolving to […]
Deirdre Wildman Secures Her Red Cross Legacy The Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming has so many reasons to be grateful to Deirdre Wildman for her service, her leadership, and her example. Deirdre is the immediate past Board Chair of the Mile High Board of Directors, is a member of the Tiffany Circle, and has […]
By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, Public Affairs Colleen Hylson Smith never imagined her first deployment with the American Red Cross would turn out to be so lifechanging. For two weeks, she met families seeking safety from Hurricane Ian, helped bring comfort to those who were scared and a ray of […]
Written by Clara Huff, American Red Cross of Colorado, Service to the Armed Forces The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Summer Youth Program at Evans Army Community Hospital in Fort Carson, Colorado, ran from June 3rd through July 22nd. Nine teens who had participated in the program last year and another ten teens […]
By Pat Kondas, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Volunteer “You must never think of anything except the need and how to meet it.” – Clara Barton The American Red Cross has always had a close connection to the military. Founded by Clara Barton after her experiences during the Civil War, the […]
By John Seward, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming was honored to recognize volunteers who serve our Service to the Armed Services program at the first annual Salute to Service event. The region’s International Services and Service to the Armed Services staff and volunteers […]
Hunting with Heroes, a Wyoming organization whose commitment to giving back to our nation’s disabled veterans is remarkable. For the heroic and lifesaving mission of Hunting with Heroes, Dan Currah and Colton Sasser will receive the 2022 Services to the Armed Forces Hero of the Year award at the American Red Cross of Colorado and […]