Red Cross to Honor Local Heroes at Stars at Night Gala

Heroes don’t always make headlines. People in our community do good deeds every day. The Chisholm Trail Chapter of the American Red Cross needs your help to identify “everyday heroes” who have made a difference in Tarrant, Johnson, Parker, Wise or Hood counties.

Nominations are being sought in six different categories.

Lifesaver of the Year: An individual or group using life-saving skills such as CPR or First Aid to save a human life.
Emergency Responder of the Year: A professional emergency responder or group that assisted above and beyond expectations in a time of extraordinary need.
Military Member of the Year: Active or reserve military member who has performed an act of heroism or made a significant contribution toward safety preparedness in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Diversity Ambassador of the Year: Individual working to bridge the gap between diverse communities and networks of resources available to meet humanitarian needs.
Young Good Samaritan of the Year: A person under the age of 21 performing an unexpected or significant act of heroism, or displaying outstanding leadership.
Community Spirit Award: A civic, government or business leader who has made a significant contribution to the well-being of a community.

Heroes will be honored at the Chisholm Trail Chapter’s Stars at Night fundraising gala on March 25, 2010, at Billy Bob’s Texas, beginning at 6 p.m. The fourth annual event raises money for the life-saving mission of the American Red Cross. The Chisholm Trail Chapter touches thousands of lives every year. From providing on-scene assistance to victims of disaster, to teaching thousands of people each year how to save lives, the Red Cross is committed to making our community a safer place to live. The Red Cross communicates emergency messages to men and women serving in the Armed Forces, while deployments keep them away from their loved ones. The Red Cross provides the only non-emergency medical transportation program of its kind in Tarrant County – ensuring that individuals aren’t without health care for lack of transportation. None of it would be possible without the support of the community that we serve.

For more details on the requirements for each of these award categories, or to nominate a hero, please visit the Chisholm Trail Chapter website at http://www.chisholmtrail.redcross.org/, or contact the Chisholm Trail Chapter at (817) 335-9137. The actions for which each individual is being nominated should have taken place within the 2009 calendar year. Direct involvement with the Red Cross is not required for an individual to be selected or nominated. All individuals will be notified of the nomination and recognized. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on November 25, 2009, to be considered. Award recipients are selected by a panel of volunteer judges and will be notified by the Red Cross.

The 2010 Stars at Night gala is presented by title sponsor XTO Energy.