Editor:

Is there an unsung Hero in your community? We need your help so that we can tell their story.

At its first ever Heroes Breakfast, the Vermont & New Hampshire Upper Valley American Red Cross will honor community members who have demonstrated heroism through extraordinary acts of courage or kindness. The Heroes Breakfast is a celebration of spirit and community. Whether it’s helping someone escape a burning building or changing a life through acts of generosity and caring, heroism happens in our community every day.

Honorees will be recognized at a celebration on April 29, 2014. But first, help us learn about the heroes in our community by nominating someone to receive an award in one of the following categories: Armed Forces/Military Hero, Animal Hero, Youth Good Samaritan, Adult Good Samaritan, First Responder, Community Impact, Blood Services/Gift of Life, and Spirit of the Red Cross.

The heroic act or activities must have occurred in the past 16 months, occurring September 2012 or later, to be eligible for an award at the April event. Nominations will be accepted through February 24th, 2014. To nominate a Hero and for more information, please visit: www.redcross.org/vermontheroes or call (802) 660-9130 ext., 111.

Larry Crist

American Red Cross Regional Executive

Vermont & the New Hampshire Upper Valley Region