Area Red Cross seeking hero nominations for 8th annual Heroes
Breakfast
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[January 22, 2013]
SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois Capital
Area Chapter of the American Red Cross is seeking hero nominations
from the public for the eighth annual Red Cross Heroes Breakfast
fundraiser on April 19 at the Crowne Plaza. Presented by the Bank of
Springfield, this inspiring event honors a group of everyday local
heroes for performing an extraordinary act or giving a lifetime of
service to the community.
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Proceeds benefit local disaster relief by the Red Cross.
The Red Cross is seeking nominations for nine hero categories
that will be honored at this year's breakfast:
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sponsored by St. John's Children's Hospital: A person under 18
who has acted in a heroic fashion during a time of crisis or
committed themselves to better their community/the people in it.
Education ,
sponsored by Horace Mann: A K-12 or college teacher who has made
an extraordinary difference in the life of a child or group of
children.
Military hero ,
sponsored by Hanson Professional Services: A local member of the
U.S. armed forces who has shown dedication to serving our
country or made the ultimate sacrifice in defending it.
Public safety hero ,
sponsored by the American Red Cross: A person in an emergency
service field, such as police, fire department or EMT, who has
gone above and beyond the call of duty to save or protect
another.
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Senior hero ,
sponsored by Concordia Village: A person over the age of 62 who
has acted in a heroic fashion during a time of crisis or
committed themselves to better their community or the people in
it.
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Community hero ,
sponsored by Greene Dodge: Someone who has shown heroism in some
unexpected or unusual way during a time of crisis in their
community or has shown sacrificial commitment to meeting the
needs and challenges of their community.
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Nominees must either live or work in Sangamon, Christian, Logan,
Menard, Macoupin, Montgomery, Sangamon or Shelby County. Local
heroic acts must have taken place within the last 18 months to be
eligible, unless the nomination is for a lifetime of service. An
individual or group of individuals may be nominated and can be
entered into multiple hero categories.
People in the community can fill out and submit the online hero
nomination form by visiting
www.il-redcross.org.
Nominations are due by Feb. 22.
[Text from file received from
Illinois Capital Area Chapter, American
Red Cross]
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