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Thursday, March 21, 2013  The American Red Cross is honoring some "Hometown Heroes." They're people and organizations who exemplify courage, kindness, and unselfish character. The Community Partner Hero Award is being given to the Chick-Fil-A at the Garden of the Gods location, for the work they do to honor other heroes.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  The American Red Cross of the Pikes Peak Region is honoring ‘Hometown Heroes.’  Jay Cimino honored.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  The American Red Cross is honoring some "Hometown Heroes." They're people and organizations who exemplify courage, kindness, and unselfish character. SSG Donald Sutton is receiving the Military Hero award for pulling a man from a burning truck last year.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  The American Red Cross is honoring some "Hometown Heroes." Business and individuals who exemplify courage, kindness and unselfish character.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Julie ensured that 176 animals had a safe place to be evacuated during the Waldo Canyon Fire.

Saturday, March 09, 2013  Girl Scouts from across Colorado Springs are coming together to help honor our hometown heroes.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  The American Red Cross is honoring some "Hometown Heroes." They're people and organizations who exemplify courage, kindness, and unselfish character.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  The American Red Cross is honoring some hometown heroes. People and organizations who exemplify courage, kindness and unselfish character.

Friday, March 04, 2011  A local woman and her dog are being honored by the Red Cross as Hometown Heroes.

Friday, February 18, 2011  This year's Hometown Adult Hero is a group of 16 men and women who traveled to Haiti shortly after the devastating earthquake in January of 2010.

Thursday, February 10, 2011  The El Paso County Sheriff's Communication Dispatch Center earns the title of the American Red Cross Pikes Peak Chapter's 2011 Hometown Community Partner Hero.

Thursday, February 11, 2010  Nominations categories are:  Adult, Youth, Military, Animal, Community Service, and Community Hero. Nominees must have responded to a situation with an act of courage, extraordinary compassion, or life-saving actions.