Search for Local Heroes

The American Red Cross, Cape Cod and Islands Chapter, is once again looking for nominations for local heroes. These heroes will be recognized at the upcoming eighth annual heroes breakfast on March 4, 2010, in Hyannis.

Heroes must live on Cape Cod, Nantucket or Martha’s Vineyard and the heroic act must have been performed between Dec. 26, 2008 and Dec. 21, 2009. The nominating committee will select heroes in an array of award categories, including firefighter, good samaritans, and mentors and diversity.

The deadline for nominations is Dec. 22. Nomination forms are currently being distributed to libraries, fire, police and other community centers and they can be downloaded on the chapter’s Web site: capecodandislandsredcross.org, or can be obtained by calling toll-free 508-775-1540 or 866-762-1928. Or write to American Red Cross, Cape Cod and Islands Chapter, 286 South street, Hyannis MA 02601.