Debra Ryon, a resident of Evergreen, Colorado, has spent the last four years dedicated to helping others through her volunteer work with the American Red Cross. Her most recent deployment, part of her fifth Red Cross mission, took her to the frontlines of disaster relief in an Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV), where she played a […]
For American Red Cross volunteer Kathy Blessing of Boulder, Colorado, serving her community has always been a way of life. A retired public school teacher, Kathy transitioned from educating young minds to assisting communities in times of crisis through her volunteer work. Her first Red Cross deployment, during Hurricane Helene, showcased her dedication, adaptability, and […]
In the spring of 2021, Lincoln found himself on an unexpected journey that would lead to the creation of Adaptive Heroes, an organization dedicated to serving the intellectual and developmentally disabled (IDD) community. Introduced to Challenger Baseball by his 16-year-old son, Lincoln discovered a newfound passion for coaching an adaptive baseball team – a passion […]
Soon students will head back to school, some entering the classroom for the first time. The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming offers ten ways to help make sure your student is safe as they head back to school for the upcoming year. “There are some special steps parents of younger kids should take, […]
The upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend is the unofficial start of summer when all of us will begin enjoying the outdoors and sunshine. This is the perfect time to ensure that you and your family are prepared to spend an enjoyable day by the water and be safe at the same time. Why Is Water […]
By Emil Joensson, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs May is National Wildfire Awareness Month, and it serves as a reminder to be prepared in case a dangerous wildfire affects your neighborhood. The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming understands the importance of keeping households safe during these challenging times. With […]
Howard Yazzie, a Diné Vietnam Veteran and a Navajo Elder from the Indigenous Wellbriety program in Cortez, Colo., shares his lived wisdom and that of his ancestors to support people enrolled in the program. Generously, he uses cultural knowledge to help fellow veterans, community members and local youth better their lives. “I am very interested […]
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 […]
The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Reaching Across Cultures Written By Amanda Moorhouse, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs; Edited by Kim Mailes, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs The American Red Cross is one of 192 International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent humanitarian societies […]
Training American Red Cross volunteers and employees on how to respond before, during and following a disaster event is a critical part of disaster planning. It is essential that emergency response teams know their roles inside and out. Last week, the Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming held a Specialty Vehicle Service Delivery workshop to […]