The concept for the Real Heroes Breakfast has grown out of a desire to develop an event that is closely related to the mission of the American Red Cross - teaching people to save lives. The Red Cross provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. This is done through the simple, yet powerful, process of one person putting their needs aside to help another. Across the nation, over one million Red Cross volunteers do this each day.

What better way to celebrate this spirit of humanitarianism than by honoring those individuals who have shown courage, kindness, and unselfish character by their act of heroism in our eastern and northern Maine communities.

The Pine Tree Chapter of the American Red Cross and WABI-TV5 are very proud to host this signature event each year. We are looking forward to the 2009 Heroes Breakfast with great anticipation. We also hope that you will be a part of what is becoming one of the most exciting and rewarding events of the year. There are many different ways to participate in the Breakfast, but this is one event not to miss.