Learn how your gift supports the American Red Cross
- $1,500 provides financial assistance for two families impacted by a local disaster, like a home fire
- $1,000 helps build safer communities by supporting CPR and First Aid training for dozens of people
- $500 covers the cost of providing emergency communication to three military families
- $250 funds the installation of 15 lifesaving smoke alarms
- $100 supports one family for one day in a shelter
The American Red Cross of the Central Valley honors individuals for acts of great bravery, dedication and service to the community at our Central Valley Heroes Awards.
Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: The Grand 1401 - The Grand Ballroom
1401 Fulton Street Fresno, CA 93721
Honoring the 2026 Class of Heroes:
Youth Good Samaritan Heroes: Luis Jimenez-Trujillo, Guillermo Rosales and Jose Tadeo
Global Citizenship Hero: Samreen Chahal
Lifesaving Rescue Heroes: Case Bos and Jenett Porras
First Responder Hero: Brayden Grove
Good Samaritan Heroes: Carlos Perea Romero and Angel Zarco
Healthcare Hero: Cory Jaques, MD
Education Hero: Laura Higareda-Chapa
Community Impact Hero: Rachel Reed
Military Hero: Brandi Asacker
Clara Barton Humanitarian Hero: Lawrence Fernandez
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