Everyday,
ordinary people perform extraordinary and sometimes life-saving acts of
compassion.This is a free event (RSVP required by Monday, Nov. 2nd - space is limited)to
celebrate people, organizations and animals who have made the extra effort
taken the extra step and gone the distance to improve the lives of others and
truly made a difference here in Linn & Benton Counties.
The first
annual Everyday Heroes Luncheon is also a benefit for the Oregon Pacific
Chapter of the American Red Cross and will help support the chapter's many
community services.
At the
event, all of our incredible Nominees and Award Winners will be
celebrated.The Award recipients will be
introduced with video vignettes that show their stories of heroism.
To
attend the event RSVP by calling Kate Laakso
at (541) 344-5244 or
Nominate a Hero!
The Oregon
Pacific Chapter of the American Red Cross will be accepted the public'sEveryday
Heroes Nominations through September 11, 2009.The Award Winners will be selected by a Red Cross panel.
Sponsor The Event
The Lane
County Everyday Heroes Luncheon has cash and in-kind sponsorship opportunities
with excellent benefits.Sponsoring the
Heroes Event is a great way to contribute to a community function, help support
the American Red Cross and their community services, and promote your business.
To
sponsor the event call Kate Laakso
at (541) 344-5244
Past Events ~ Held in Lane & Douglas Counties
Last year's
American Red Cross Everyday Heroes Luncheon Event in Lane County (held on March 12, 2009) was a great success.Over 300 people attended the event that
recognized 18 extraordinary local heroes. Our Douglas County event (June 4, 2009) had more than 90 people attend and recognized eight incredible Heroes. We look forward to celebrating our Linn and Benton County heroes. Click the links below to learn about our 2009 Heroes Nominees, Award Winners, and Sponsors.
Linn-Benton Everyday Heroes Event is proudly sponsored by and
