18th annual Real Heroes Breakfast scheduled for Dec. 7
The American Red Cross of Central New York is seeking nominations for its 18th annual Real Heroes Breakfast, which will be held Wednesday, Dec. 7 at the Oncenter in Syracuse.
The Real Heroes Breakfast celebrates the Red Cross mission of alleviating human suffering by recognizing residents from Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga and Oswego counties who have performed heroic acts in life-threatening situations. Every now and then, an unselfish and extraordinary action on behalf of a neighbor, a co-worker or even a stranger can change another person’s destiny and, at the same time, our own. In that moment, ordinary people become Real Heroes.
Proceeds from the Real Heroes Breakfast benefit the American Red Cross of Central New York to provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
The Real Heroes Breakfast honors residents in 12 award categories: Adult Good Samaritan, Animal Rescue, Blood Donor/Services, Education, Fire Rescue, Good Neighbor, Law Enforcement, Lifeline, Medical, Military, Workplace Safety and Youth Good Samaritan.
To nominate a Real Hero, visit www.redcross.org/wcny and click on Real Heroes Breakfast. The deadline for nomination is Aug. 19.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.