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 […]
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 […]
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), […]
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 […]
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 […]
In the darkest moments of human history when the world is torn apart by conflict and chaos The International Committee of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent (ICRC) provides compassion impartiality and unwavering support for those affected during times of war and crisis. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has led to the […]
By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, Public Affairs As the time for making New Year’s resolutions grows closer, the American Red Cross of Mile High asks you resolve to make a difference and support your community by becoming a volunteer in 2024. “We’re seeing both the frequency and intensity of disasters […]
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 […]
By Violet Chazkel, Public Affairs Intern American Red Cross A Coloradan individual, preferring to stay anonymous, had just left his apartment to go to a baseball game when he heard yelling and saw smoke coming from the top floor of his building. Hearing sirens in the distance, he knew there was a fire in his building. […]
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 […]