Join the American Red Cross for the 2022 Brave Hearts Gala as we celebrate the life-saving achievements of everyday heroes in our community! The Red Cross hosts this annual event to recognize individuals who have prevented life-threatening situations from occurring, come to the aid of another, or contributed to the safety of our community through a single act or ongoing activity. This event is also crucial to ensuring that the Red Cross can continue our lifesaving mission. Help us provide hope and join us for the 2022 Brave Hearts Gala!

• Adult Good Samaritan Hero: helped another person in critical need utilizing skills aligned with those taught in American Red Cross training program
  
• Community Safety Security and Resiliency Hero: has undergone efforts to make the community he/she lives in a more stable and resilient place through preparedness activities, community building efforts, or others.
• Emergency Response Hero: presented to a professional or volunteer serving as a law enforcement official, firefighter, first responder, or in the medical or healthcare field that goes above and beyond the call of duty.
• From the Heart Hero: donated blood on a regular consistent basis or supported blood donation through volunteering at area blood drives
  
• Hero of the Year: lived a life of dedication to others, incorporating the values of the American Red Cross and making a profound difference in his or her community
• Military Hero: presented to a member of the armed forces (active or retired, commissioned or non-commissioned) whose lifesaving action went above and beyond the call of duty—this award may be awarded posthumously or also to someone who has supported military members
• Youth Good Samaritan (age 18 or younger): demonstrated courage, initiative and/or compassion in the spirit of the American Red Cross in service to another individual or the community