A resident of Indian Rocks Beach, Fla., Mr. Thomas bravely used his surfboard to rescue nearly a dozen of his neighbors and their pets from rising waters during Hurricane Helene.
FDNY Deputy Chief George Healy was off-duty and had taken off his shoes and settled in for the 18-hour drive to his family vacation in Florida when, on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn, he intervened in a fiery accident and saved a man’s life.
In times of crisis, the vital contributions of donors enable the American Red Cross to deliver hope and help. When Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton made landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast two weeks apart - devastating communities across 10 states - generous donors helped the Red Cross to deliver relief and comfort for hard-hit residents. As catastrophic wildfires devastated communities across California, crucial support from donors has enabled the Red Cross to provide necessities like food, shelter, emotional care, recovery planning and financial assistance. The Disaster Relief Hero award underscores the importance of collective efforts in bringing hope and healing to those in need.
Co-anchor of WABC-TV's Eyewitness News This Weekend
National Hero:
Brandon Tsay
Good Samaritan:
Juan Dilone
Humanitarian:
New York Yankees Foundation
Corporate Leadership:
Mastercard
Good Samaritan Hero 2023:
Fritz Sam
2023 National Hero:
Corion Evans
2023 Youth Humanitarian Hero:
Davyon Johnson
2023 Humanitarian Award:
John Osborn
2023 Corporate Leadership Award:
BNY Mellon
Corporate Leadership Award:
Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP
Humanitarian Award:
Denise Littlefield Sobel
National Hero Award:
DaKoyoia D. Billie
Good Samaritan Heroes Award:
Robert Febles and George Lesaine