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February 28, 2008 - On June 4, 2008 at the Marconi Automotive Museum in Tustin at the 5th Annual “Bravo for Bravery” breakfast, the American Red Cross of Orange County will honor local heroes who have stepped up to demonstrate courage, compassion and unselfish character to help someone in a time of emergency need. Nominations of people to be considered for this honor are open to the public.
Nominations for “Bravo for Bravery” heroes are being sought from community members in ten categories, including: Fire, Law Enforcement, Medical, Adult Good Samaritan, Youth Good Samaritan, American Red Cross Hero, Workplace Hero, Aquatics Hero, Animal Hero, and Other Hero. People making nominations are requested to submit a completed Nomination Form along with a description of the nominee’s heroic act and available supporting documentation. The act of bravery must have occurred between January 1, 2007 and December 31, 2007.
A committee of community leaders will review the nominations and select the award recipients. All nominees will be notified by the Orange County Red Cross, and invited as guests to attend the breakfast where the 2008 award recipients will be announced.
“We are looking to people all over Orange County to submit nominations for the 2008 “Bravo for Bravery” Awards. It is our goal to recognize the heroes among us, whether they are professional emergency responders who have gone “over & above” or next door neighbors who stepped up during an emergency,” states Paulette Platis, Red Cross Financial Development Director. “This year, we will pay special tribute to those who helped during the Santiago Canyon wildfires. We are actively seeking nominations and stories so that we can recognize Orange County’s many heroes.”
The “Bravo for Bravery” breakfast underscores the Red Cross mission to prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. The public is invited to attend this celebration of the human spirit; tickets will be available for purchase beginning April 1, 2008.
Nomination forms are available online at www.oc-redcross.org (follow the “Bravo for Bravery” link from the home page.) Nomination forms are also available by mail or FAX. To receive a nomination form, or get more information about the event, call Alesha Arp at 714/481-5367. The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, April 30, 2008.
The American Red Cross commemorated 90 years of chapter service in Orange County in 2007, and more than 125 years of service in America. The American Red Cross of Orange County is a unique, community-based network focused on helping people prepare for and respond to emergencies. The chapter provides disaster and client services, health & safety services, service to the Armed Forces, international humanitarian services and volunteer, youth, and community outreach services, and is a partner with the American Red Cross Blood Services Southern California Region. The Red Cross is not a government agency; it relies on donations of time, money, and blood to do its work. To learn more about the Orange County Red Cross, visit www.oc-redcross.org or call 714/481-5300.
