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Introducing the 2020 Red Cross Class of Heroes: Robert King, Good Samaritan Hero

Last year on the Saturday before Easter, Robert King, a 20-year automotive sales professional, decided to take the scenic route home from work. He had finished a busy day selling cars and was looking forward to getting home. “I remember the day so clearly. It was a beautiful, sunny evening and I hopped on Lake […]

Good Samaritan Hero Red Cross
by Macaire Douglas
May 19, 2020
Rosie Red Cross Hero

Introducing the 2020 Red Cross Class of Heroes: Rosie Quinn, Youth Hero

“What makes you different?” This is a question that nine-year-old Rosie Quinn, whose bubbly and chipper voice espouses much wisdom for her young age, asks when first meeting someone that might be curious about her bald head. Rosie was diagnosed with the autoimmune disease, alopecia, at two years old. This occurs when the immune system […]

by Macaire Douglas
May 14, 2020

Introducing the 2020 Red Cross Class of Heroes: Detective Phil Hemmeler, Law Enforcement Hero

When Detective Phil Hemmeler of the Palatine Police Department heard the radio call of a car that crashed into a building and caught fire, he jumped in to help, ultimately saving the driver’s life. “The smoke was really starting to fill up in the car and I was trying to hold my breath, trying to […]

by Macaire Douglas
May 12, 2020
Red Cross Emergency Hero Lauren Trylovich

Introducing the 2020 Red Cross Class of Heroes: Lauren Trylovich, Emergency Medical Assistance Hero

Lauren Trylovich is a trained paramedic, emergency phone operator and has been working at the Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications for four years. On a regular eight-hour shift Lauren will get 200-300 calls – cardiac arrests, shooting victims, stabbings and injuries are all part of her day to day response. But one intense […]

by Macaire Douglas
May 7, 2020

Introducing the 2020 Red Cross Class of Heroes: Rochelle Crump, Military Hero

Rochelle Crump has always had a heart for her veteran family. She served in the Women’s Army Corps during the Vietnam War (ERA) and she received a National Defense Service Medal for honorable service during a period of national emergency (Vietnam) and a Certificate of Recognition from the Secretary of Defense for military service during […]

Red Cross Heroes Military Hero
by Macaire Douglas
May 5, 2020

International Women's Day 2019: Celebrating Local Leaders, Celebrities and Everyday Heroes

International Women’s Day is coming up on March 8 and will be celebrated with a theme of #BalanceforBetter because “a balanced world is a better world” — and we couldn’t agree more. As we get ready for this day to celebrate women and continue to work toward equality, we rounded up a few of our favorite articles […]

by Make It Better
March 5, 2019
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