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At the Twin Cities Red Cross, we work with heroes in our community every day.  The Heroes Breakfast is a chance for us to honor those who have made the simple, yet powerful decision to put their personal needs aside in order to help others.

Heroes Award Categories & 2010 Winners

CITIZEN HERO- Presented to an individual who showed concern and actively works to improve the safety and well-being of others.
2010 Award Winner: Gayle Christensen

COMMUNITY HERO - Presented to an individual who displayed leadership and commitment to his or her community by making a positive and significant impact.
2010 Award Winner: Vince Muehe

DISASTER RELIEF HERO - Presented to an individual who exhibited heroic efforts in response to a disaster.
2010 Award Winner: Tzviatko Chiderov

EMERGENCY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE HERO- Presented to an individual who, during a crisis, provided medical assistance including CPR and/or first aid to a person in need.
2010 Award Winner: Mao Vang

FIRE FIGHTER HERO- Presented to a fire fighter who, in performing his or her job, acted above and beyond the call of duty.
2010 Award Winners: Tom Evenson & Ann Korsmo

GIVE LIFE HERO- Presented to an individual whose commitment to blood and platelet donation played a significant role in ensuring the health of patients in our communities and throughout the country.
2010 Award Winner: Don Klein

GOOD SAMARITAN HERO- Presented to an outstanding individual who displayed courage and caring upon encountering an unusual, significant or unexpected incident.
2010 Award Winner: Richard (Ross) Ridenour

LAW ENFORCEMENT HERO- Presented to a law enforcement officer who, in performing his or her job, acted above and beyond the call of duty.
2010 Award Winners: Michael Honeycutt & George Warzinik 

MILITARY HERO- Presented to an active, reserve or retired member of the Armed Forces or ROTC who acted above and beyond the call of duty.
2010 Award Winner: Gary Kreisel

YOUTH GOOD SAMARITAN (Under 21) - Presented to an outstanding young person who displayed courage and caring upon encountering an unusual, significant or unexpected incident.
2010 Award Winner: Charlie Stokes

2010 Heroes Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Breakfast Sponsor

Media Sponsor

Award Sponsors

Reception Sponsor

Alumni Sponsor

Additional support provided by:  Comcast, Harold LeVander, Harold Wahlquist, Richard Niemiec, Smiths Medical, Think Mutual Bank, and Twin Cities Red Cross Lifetime Board Members:  Leonard Heller, Jean Krogness, Peter Spokes, and Lynn Swon.