American Red Cross Seeking Nominations for Real Heroes Virtual Breakfast
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Deadline for nominations is Friday, Sept. 25
The American Red Cross of Central & Northern New York is seeking nominations for its 22st annual Real Heroes Virtual Breakfast, which will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 9.m.
Since 1999, the American Red Cross of Central & Northern New York has celebrated the Red Cross mission of alleviating human suffering by hosting the Real Heroes Breakfast to honor Central New Yorkers who have performed heroic acts to help others in need. The 22nd Annual breakfast will be held on the first Wednesday of December. This year the event will look a bit different than in years past as the Red Cross will be hosting a virtual event to honor the efforts of our Heroes.
The Red Cross touches lives in our state every day through programs and services such as Disaster Relief; Service to the Armed Forces; and Preparedness and Health & Safety Training. As an organization committed to helping people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies in our communities, the Red Cross is honored to salute individuals who make a difference.
There are thirteen award categories and the deadline for nominations is Friday, Sept. 25
Proceeds from the Real Heroes Breakfast support Red Cross programs and services such as Disaster Relief; Service to the Armed Forces; and Preparedness and Health & Safety Training.
The Central & Northern New York Chapter is proud to serve the communities of Onondaga, Oswego, Madison, Oneida, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties
For more information, or to nominate a Real Hero, visit redcross.org/eny
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.
