SOUTHERN UTAH — It’s that time of year when the American Red Cross recognizes everyday heroes: ordinary people doing extraordinary things.
This beloved annual Red Cross series of events honors Utahns all across the state who have demonstrated heroic courage, compassion or service. Attendees to the event will meet these heroes and hear their amazing and inspiring stories.
The Southern Utah event is Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, 1731 S. Convention Center Drive in St. George.
Below are this year’s award recipients:
Lifetime Achievement: Lamont Smith
- Retired Kane County Sheriff | Smith is being honored for his lifetime of service
Community Impact: Sid Young
- Local psychologist | Young is being honored for counseling a grief stricken community after a flood claims lives
Community Service: LuAnn Lundquist
- Alzheimer’s and Dementia Society Founder Lundquist will be recognized for her dedication
Family Hero: Autumn Shipp and Britt Shipp
- This brother and sister duo are being honored for inspiring one another and impacting the community as a result
First Responder: Daniel Nelson
- Santa Clara Fire Chief | Nelson is being honored for risking his life on a busy freeway to save others
Good Samaritan: Michael Kartchner
- Devoted Red Cross Volunteer | Kartchner will be honored for his response to local and national disasters
Military: Johnnie Johnson
- Vietnam Veteran | Johnson makes and donates wood products to local organizations
Preparedness: Julie Meron
- Utah Emergency Animal Response Leader | Meron prepares the community for disasters
Youth/Young Adult: Aryn Feickert
- Dixie State University star athlete guides community support.
The community is invited to attend the event and help honor these Southern Utah everyday heroes. Tickets are $40. More information about the event including how to purchase tickets can be found at the Red Cross event webpage.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
Event details
- What: Red Cross Everyday Heroes Event
- When: Thursday, April 7, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Where: Hilton Garden Inn, 1731 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George
- Cost: $40
- Purchase tickets: Online
- American Red Cross: Website | Twitter: @RedCross
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