Tell Red Cross who your heroes are

Even in difficult economic times like these, one gift remains free to give - the gift of recognition for a job well done, a kindness shown, a simple act of valor. In fact, it is in times like these that the heroism latent in very human soul is most likely to turn into action.

We want to hear about these people and reward them with the recognition they deserve at the seventh annual American Red Cross Hometown Heroes Awards Breakfast scheduled for 7:30 to 9 a.m. March 13 at Eagle Brook Country Club in Geneva. Our emcee this year will be Kane County Sheriff Pat Perez, a former Hometown Hero himself.

If your readers know of a local hero in any of the following categories, consider nominating him or her today: Adult Good Samaritan Hero; Medical Hero; Community Safety Hero; Youth Good Samaritan Hero; Military Hero; Environmental Hero.

Nomination forms are available by calling the Fox River Chapter of the American Red Cross at (630) 443-8844 or visiting the chapter offices at 121 N. 2nd St. (Route 31) in St. Charles. Completed forms should be submitted to the chapter offices no later than Jan. 3. For a form, see redcross.org/il/foxriver.

Gregory W. Hoskins

Chairman of the board

American Red Cross - Fox River Chapter

St. Charles