Wanted: a few good heroes

Valley Life editor

The American Red Cross of Alaska is looking for local heroes.

The sixth annual Real Heroes Breakfast, which will be held in April, will honor local heroes who have made a difference in their communities. The organization is looking for nominations for the awards from around the state.

Thirteen Alaskans will be recognized for their contributions at the breakfast. The categories are: adult good Samaratin; animal rescue; aviation rescue; community safety; educator; family hero; fire rescue; law enforcement; marine rescue; medical rescue; military rescue; wilderness rescue; youth good Samaratin.

"A hero can be someone who bravely acts in a time of immediate need or someone who simply lives his or her life in a way that shows they care for those around them. Heroes are ordinary people whose actions demonstrate the potential that is in all of us. If someone is a hero in your eyes, we encourage you to nominate them," Kelly Hurd of the American Red Cross of Alaska said in a press release.

All nominees must be fore events that happened between Jan. 1, 2004 and Feb. 15, 2005, and the event must have taken place in Alaska. All nominees must be Alaska residents. Nominations are due no later than Feb. 15.

To nominate a hero, people can visit the American Red Cross of Alaska's Web site at www.alaska.redcross.org, or call (907) 646-5412.