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JULIE MOWAT, TINA LABELLARTE AND MARK GROHE
HONORARY CHAIRS DAVE AND SANDY PARKER
JENNY WOODWARD, JULIE MOWAT, LAURIE KAY, KELLY BOOR AND SUSAN CLARK
EMCEE MALORIE MADDUX WITH SERESE COLE
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The Nebraska/SW Iowa Region of the American Red Cross continued celebrating Red Cross Month March 13th, with the 13th Annual Heroes in the Heartland awards luncheon at the Embassy SuitesLa Vista. This year’s event featured heartwarming stories of heroism and dedication the Omaha metro and Southwest Iowa. This year’s Heroes include Principal Laura Hickman and Bruce Moore from Duchesne Academy. The Disaster Response Award went go to Rod and Mason Umphreys of Thurman, Iowa. The Commitment to Community Award went to the Empowerment Network. Sherie Peterson was awarded the Military Award, for her outstanding commitment and service to Nebraska’s Family Readiness Group which provides vital support to members of our Armed Forces. The Good Samaritan Award went to 13year-old Vyzion Gonzalez-Franklin. Four members of the Omaha Fire Department received the Public Servant Award. This year the Gift of Life Award went to Lily Dotson and her family. Lily is a 6-year old girl battling leukemia. For more information, visit www.redcross.org. Photography by Dan Flanigan