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Do You know a hero?

The Red Cross wants to honor him or her for its 2013 American Red Cross Lifesaver Awards.

The organization is seeking nominations immediately to celebrate local Lifesavers in 10 categories, including: Disaster Relief, Lifesaving Organization, Firefighter, Water Safety, Good Samaritan Youth, Good Samaritan Adult, Blood Services, Law Enforcement, Military and Healthcare Professional.

Nominations are due Feb. 1. Winners will be celebrated at the Lifesaver Awards Breakfast on May 9.

For more information and to nominate a Lifesaver, call 314-516-2789 or visit redcross.org/stl and go to “local programs.”