By WJBC Staff
BLOOMINGTON – Tickets are now available for the Red Cross Saluting Our Heroes Breakfast.
It is scheduled for Nov. 9 at 7:30 a.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel in Bloomington. This event is a celebration of our local heroes who have displayed extraordinary acts of courage and kindness. WJBC will also announce its Don Munson Spirit of McLean County Award.
The event supports the Red Cross and helps to provide critical services including disaster response, support for our military members and their families and community preparedness education.
“Heroes are ordinary people, who make themselves extraordinary through their selfless acts of kindness and determination to serve their community. These local heroes go above and beyond to help others and have made a tremendous impact on the community,” said Lyn Hruska, Regional Chief Executive Officer of the American Red Cross Central and Southern Illinois Region. “Their actions have directly aligned with the values of the American Red Cross. It is an honor to bring recognition to the numerous accomplishments of our local heroes and inspire others through sharing their stories”.
An individual ticket for the event is $35, a Red Cross Hero ticket is $150, and a Bronze Sponsorship, which includes a table of ten and name recognition in the program is $500. Tickets are available at www.redcross.org/salutingourheroestickets or by phone at (309)-662-0500, by mail, or in person at American Red Cross, One Westport Court, Bloomington, IL 61704. Checks should be made payable to American Red Cross with “Saluting our Heroes Breakfast” in the memo section.
