2009 Hometown Heroes

Read their stories here.

Categories

Adult Good Samaritan
An individual(s) who courageously and selflessly responded to an unusual, significant or unexpected crisis.

Animal Rescue
An individual who has responded to an animals(s).

Citizenship
An individual(s) who displayed leadership and commitment to his/her community by making a positive, noticeable and significant impact in society.

Community Impact
An individual(s) who showed concern and worked to improve the safety and well-being of his/her community.

Disaster Relief
An individual(s) who exhibited heroic efforts in response to a natural disaster or emergency situation, providing relief to victims.
Emergency Medical Assistance
During a time of crisis, provided medical assistance including CPR and/or first aid to a person or people in need.

Firefighter
A professional or volunteer firefighter(s) who acted above and beyond the call of duty, exhibiting heroism either in response to an emergency situation or through an ongoing commitment to the community.

Law Enforcement
A professional police officer(s) or related law enforcement official(s) who acted above and beyond the call of duty, exhibiting heroism either in response to an emergency situation or through an ongoing commitment to the community.

Military
An active, reserve, or retired member of the Armed Forces or ROTC who acted above and beyond the call of duty, exhibiting heroism either in response to an emergency situation or through an ongoing commitment to the community.

Nurse
A licensed and practicing nurse, nursing student, or retired nurse who exhibited heroism either in their response to an emergency situation or through an ongoing commitment to the community.

Water Rescue
An individual who acted above and beyond the call of duty, exhibiting heroism either in response to water emergency.

Youth Good Samaritan
An individual(s), under the age of 21, who courageously and selflessly responded to an unusual, significant or unexpected crisis

If you would like more information about the event, please contact
Jennifer Pennington at (706) 353-1645.

Sponsorship Opportunities 
The generosity of our partners makes this event possible. Sponsorship helps brings visibility to the good work of the Red Cross while raising funds to help people here in our community. Learn more by calling Jennifer Pennington at 706-353-1645.

Honor our Heroes

Do you want to become a hero by helping others save lives?  Become a fundraising hero.  Either you or a group can raise $500 to become a fundraising hero.  Learn more by calling Jennifer Pennington at 706-353-1645.