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2010-03-08
THE SALVATION ARMY

SALVATION ARMY CONTINUES TO SEARCH FOR YOUNG HEROES

Nomination Deadline Extended

(March 8, 2010) - The Salvation Army continues to seek nominations for the 2010 D.J.'s Hero Scholarship Awards. The deadline for nominations has been extended to Friday, March 12, 2010.

Seven outstanding young Nebraskans, ages 17-19, receive the award, named after D.J. Sokol, for extraordinary commitment to others and to their community. Each honoree receives a $5,000 scholarship toward their selected college or university.

All nominations must be postmarked by March 12, 2010 to be eligible for entry. Download nomination forms at www.givesalvationarmy.org or contact Patti Cameli at 402-898-5906.

D.J.'s Heroes will be recognized at the D.J.'s Hero Awards Luncheon on May 3, 2010 at Qwest Center Omaha. Featured speaker will be two-time NFL MVP Kurt Warner.

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(Contact: Susan Eustice, Director of Public Relations, 402-898-5908, 402-981-6091)