11 Local Heroes to be Honored at the 2006 Fred Meyer Breakfast of Champions Event supports local Red Cross services that include relief from residential fires and lifesaving training
  

The event will be co-chaired by Gert Boyle, chairwoman of the board of Columbia Sportswear Company, and Bill Williamson, Executive Vice President, Northwest Division Executive, of Bank of the West. Kerry Tymchuk, state director for U.S. Senator Gordon Smith, will be master of ceremonies.

Last year the event raised more than $192,000 to support relief from residential fires and other disasters; lifesaving training such as first aid and CPR; emergency preparedness; and transportation for seniors and the disabled throughout the seven-county area served by the Oregon Trail Chapter .

 This year's Breakfast of Champions will continue the Oregon Trail Chapter's tradition of celebrating a wide range of heroic acts – from well-known acts of courage to individuals who have not yet been recognized by the community for reaching out to help.

Seven hero stories were chosen from 30 nominations, by a ion committee representing business and organizations in the community. Click here for the 2006 Breakfast of Champions heroes.