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  • $1,500 provides financial assistance for two families impacted by a local disaster, like a home fire
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  • $500 covers the cost of providing emergency communication to three military families
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  • $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

Learn More about the 2026 Heroes

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Hosted By

American Red Cross - Central California
Questions? Please contact Robert Schumann

Location

The Grand 1401, Fulton Street, Fresno, CA, USA

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