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SCRANTON &#8212; Do you know a hero? Someone who has saved a life? The American Red Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania seeks to recognize ordinary people who have performed extraordinary acts. They&#8217;ll be recognized during the Lackawanna County Everyday Heroes Awards Breakfast at the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel at 8 a.m. May 25.The Red Cross is accepting nominations and your help is needed in identifying local heroes from Lackawanna County. The following categories will be honored: Good Samaritan, Law Enforcement, Fire Safety, Emergency Services, Medical Hero, Military and Animal Rescue.The nominees can be a professionally trained lifesaver (police, fire, EMT, doctor, nurse, etc.) or a Good Samaritan who saw something and did the right thing. To nominate someone, send your contact information, the hero&#8217;s contact information and a brief statement describing the nominee&#8217;s heroic act via email to rose.walsh@redcross.org. Include any news reports, articles, photos, video or any other pertinent information. The deadline to nominate a hero is April 22.The community is invited attend the breakfast. Tickets are available for $25 each by calling 570-207-0100. Area businesses can support the heroes and the Red Cross by becoming a sponsor. For sponsorship information, call Executive Director Bill Goldsworthy at 570-823-7161.

Red Cross seeks nominations to honor community heroes