The Red Cross touches lives in our community every day through programs and services such as disaster relief and health and safety training. As an organization committed to helping the community, the Red Cross is honored to salute individuals who are making a difference through their actions.

All Heroes must live on Cape Cod, Nantucket or Marthas Vineyard and the heroic act must have been performed between December 15th, 2009 and December 21st, 2010. The nominating committee will select the Heroes for 2010 in the following award categories but additional or different categories can be added if relevant: " Firefighter " Law Enforcement " Medical " Military " Military Combat " 911 Dispatch " Adult Good Samaritan (21 years and older) " Youth Good Samaritan (Under 21 years) " Animal Hero (person who aids or saves an animal or animals) " Environmental Hero " Community Impact or Community Service " Educator " Individual with Disability Mentor/ Role Model " Adult Mentor/Role Model " Youth Mentor/Role Model o (Mentor/Role Model is someone who has made a significant contribution towards changing, influencing or improving the lives of others) " Swim Rescue " Diversity Hero (person who has made a significant contribution to promoting diversity within the community)

The deadline for nominations is December 28, 2010. Nomination forms are currently being distributed to libraries, fire, police and other community centers and they can be downloaded on the Chapters web site: capecodandislandsredcross.org or can be obtained by calling toll-free (508) 775-1540 or (866) 762-1928. You can write to: American Red Cross, Cape Cod and Islands Chapter, 286 South Street, Hyannis MA 02601.