Local Heroes: Dr. David Kim (2nd Annual Britney Gengel Intl. Humanitarian Award Recipient)

As a continuation of the series entitled "Local Heroes", today we learn about Dr. David Kim, a plastic surgeon at Fallon Clinic, is the recipient of the 2nd Annual Britney Gengel International Humanitarian Award.

Through his work with Surgicorps, Dr. Kim has been able to help people in various parts of the world look better, and, more importantly, feel better about themselves, through plastic surgery operations.


On March 24, 2011, the American Red Cross of Central and Western Massachusetts recognized a number of people in the community as "local heroes".  The list included:

• Dr. Michael Hirsh and Dr. Mariann Manno of UMASS Memorial Medical Center Injury Prevention Office.
• Worcester Firefighters Local 1009 Ramp Gang.
• Brenda Jenkins
• Joseph Deranamie
• The Belmont Street Baptist Church Haiti Team

Here's a short video that was put together by the American Red Cross of Central and Western Massachusetts, and filmed by Ryan Hughes.

Local Heroes: Worcester Firefighters Local 1009 Ramp Gang

As a continuation of the series entitled "Local Heroes", today we learn about the Worcester Firefighters Local 1009 Ramp Gang that builds wheelchair and similar type ramps for people throughout New England.

On March 24, 2011, the American Red Cross of Central and Western Massachusetts recognized a number of people in the community as "local heroes".  The list included:

• Dr. Michael Hirsh and Dr. Mariann Manno of UMASS Memorial Medical Center Injury Prevention Office.
• Worcester Firefighters Local 1009 Ramp Gang.
• Brenda Jenkins
• Joseph Deranamie
• The Belmont Street Baptist Church Haiti Team

Here's a short video that was put together by the American Red Cross of Central and Western Massachusetts, and filmed by Ryan Hughes.

Local Heroes: Brenda Jenkins (Mosaic Cultural Complex & YMCA)

 On March 24, 2011, the American Red Cross of Central and Western Massachusetts recognized a number of people in the community as "local heroes".  The list included:

• Dr. Michael Hirsh and Dr. Mariann Manno of UMASS Memorial Medical Center Injury Prevention Office.
• Worcester Firefighters Local 1009 Ramp Gang.
• Brenda Jenkins
• Joseph Deranamie
• The Belmont Street Baptist Church Haiti Team

All of the people involved have contributed to the betterment of human beings, and encouraging, supporting and assisting those in need.

One particular person that was honored was Brenda Jenkins, the co-founder of the Mosaic Cultural Complex, and a community leader at the YMCA of Worcester.

Brenda's organization works with women and men that have been affiliated with gangs, drugs and, overall, trying to get their life together and contribute to the richness that we call the Worcester Community.

Here's a short video that was put together by the American Red Cross of Central and Western Massachusetts, and filmed by Ryan Hughes.