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<\/p>\nStorageMart was proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Red Cross fundraiser in Jefferson City, which drew more than 300 people who applauded local heroes who donated blood, put our fires, and saved lives in many ways.<\/p>\n
Everyone who was honored at last night\u2019s Heroes Dinner told a similar tale; they were just ordinary people who did the right thing at the right time.<\/p>\n
Awards were given in nine categories including:<\/p>\n
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StorageMart is proud to support the Red Cross<\/a>, this year\u2019s award winners and all<\/em><\/strong> the everyday heroes<\/a> whose efforts may not be easily noticed. Thank you to our customers too \u00a0\u2013 your storage place allows us to continue to support the Red Cross.<\/p>\n![\"Red](\"https:\/\/www.storage-mart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/emma-huett-218x300.jpg\")
<\/span><\/p>\n\u2022 Good Samaritan Youth Hero \u2013 Emma Huett, 11, who created a free library at her grandmother\u2019s house. The library, about as big as two large mailboxes, is stocked with 50 books for anyone to read and return, without any late fees.<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n\u2022 Military Hero \u2013 Don Hentges, a Vietnam War Veteran, was recognized for a lifetime of unflagging support for central Missouri veterans.<\/h3>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\n\u2022 Firefighter Hero \u2013 Jesse Berendzen, a second-generation firefighter who was recognized for saving a man using CPR and continues to passionately learn more to serve his community.<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n\u2022 Law Enforcement Heroes \u2013 Sgt. Steven Cunningham and Troopers Roberto Rizo, Evan Hand and Christopher Giacolone saved the life of a young boy whose legs were lost in a train accident. Their swift thinking and action were the reasons the boy survived.<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n\u2022 Community Impact Heroes \u2013 Boy Scouts of America Five Rivers District, for living out the motto, \u201cDo a good turn daily.\u201d The organization consistently collects thousands of pounds of food every year through the \u201cScouting For Food\u201d drive and also work tirelessly on conservation projects at the Lake of theOzarks State Park.<\/h3>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\n\u2022 Good Samaritan Adult Hero \u2013 Betsy Berry, a sixth grade science teacher, heard a student choking in the hallway, immediately administered the Heimlich Maneuver to save the boy\u2019s life, then returned to her classroom.<\/h3>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\n\u2022 Emergency Medical Assistance Heroes \u2013 Sam Dudenhoeffer, Cayce Heiberger and Spencer Wolf were lifeguarding last summer when they noticed a man in trouble. Cayce jumped in and pulled the man from the water and all three administered CPR to the man, who was conversing normally by the time the paramedics arrived.<\/h3>\n