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 Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Hannah Hoffmann was attending an academic conference in 2022 when she met an American Red Cross employee who was also attending the conference. During the meeting, Hannah decided she wanted to get involved with the Red Cross. “It was this personal interaction that […]
By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Thea Wasche has been a fixture of the American Red Cross of Southeastern Colorado for the last 16 years. She’s also known statewide and around the country for her many deployments to help those in their time of need. Her journey with the […]
By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Linda Bisset joined the American Red Cross shortly after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Since then, she has deployed 35 times to places like California, Oregon, New York City and most recently to Florida to help those affected by Hurricane Ian. “It’s a unique […]
By David Damsgaard, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Kim Mailes has always been a natural communicator. From his time as a disc jockey to his career as a car salesman, connecting with people to voice their emotions and embody their stories has always been the foundation of his work. “I grew […]
By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, Public Affairs It’s been nearly a year since one of the most destructive wildfires in Colorado history. The Marshall Fire destroyed more than 1,000 homes and forced nearly 35,000 residents to evacuate their Boulder County homes. From the start, American Red Cross volunteers were among […]
By: David Damsgaard As the Disability Integration Deputy Advisor for the American Red Cross, Loni Koller is no stranger to expecting the unexpected. Her role often requires her to adapt swiftly to different disasters or environments, ensuring that the Red Cross shelters are fully accessible and inclusive of an unpredictable variety of clients. But her […]
By: David Damsgaard Did you know heating equipment is the second leading cause of home fires during the colder months? Chilly temperatures often bring an increased risk of home fires caused by space heaters and fireplaces. The American Red Cross is striving to help prevent home fires and raise awareness in our local communities at […]
Written by Catherine Barde Leventhal, American Red Cross Volunteer As I write my reflections on the tenth anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, I am listening to reporting of Hurricane Ian and know the American Red Cross is prepared to meet the needs of families affected by this based on my personal experiences. Like Superstorm Sandy, hundreds […]
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 […]