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CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The graduating class at a New Hampshire high school that gave money raised for a class trip to their principal after she was diagnosed with cancer is among those being honored by the American Red Cross and Unitil as "everyday people" doing heroic acts.
The Everyday Heroes awards are being honored March 16 in Manchester.
The Profile Junior-Senior High School Class of 2015 of Bethlehem, is being honored for donating the money to Principal Courtney Vashaw, who was diagnosed with a rare form of soft tissue cancer. In December, she learned she was cancer-free.
Others who will be honored include Raji Gupta of Manchester, who helped a police officer evacuate people from a six-unit apartment building that was on fire; Nicholas Tolentino of Exeter for dedication to his support of veterans and their care; Brighid and Douglas Smith of Manchester for giving of themselves to save the life of another; and Bruce Moran of Hollis for dedication to the importance of donating blood.
The Everyday Heroes Awards are celebrated nationwide, carrying out the mission of service and help in local communities.
The organizations say the awards shine light on selflessness of heart and heroism of character.
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