KCBD News Channel 11—Long Time Title Sponsor

From left to right Karin McCay, John Robinson, Abner Euresti, & Pete Christy

We want to send our deepest gratitude to KCBD, they've been a title sponsor with us for many years. KCBD exemplifies Red Cross values and are strong advocates for us. The support you give us for the Champions Breakfast is outstanding and we’re grateful for your contribution.

We’d also like to give a huge thanks to the KCBD staff shown on your right; these four individuals have been wonderful to the Red Cross. We can’t wait for you to join us for the 8^th Champions Breakfast and we’re thankful for all that you do for the Red Cross.

KCBD has been a proud supporter of the Red Cross and we hope to work with them for many years to come.

An event like this takes a lot of contribution and dedication, and we hope to work with all of you for many years to come. We also look forward to seeing you at the 8^th Champions Breakfast March 4, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. located at AeroCare.

Anyone who would like to join us you can purchase tickets here at

http://american.redcross.org/site/Calendar?id=110087&view=Detail

Special Thanks to Our Bronze Sponsors

We would like to say thank you to our Bronze Sponsors for their generous support for making our 8^th Champions Breakfast possible.

Thank you to an anonymous donor, your contributions are helpful to the Red Cross.

Continue reading for more information about these sponsors,

Baby Alcapulco (Baby A’s) is a locally owned and operated
Mexican restaurant chain that has been proudly serving Austin for over 30 years!

BEALLS is bringing what’s happening within reach to everyone in Lubbock, TX. They’re dedicated to giving you the brands you love, quality you can count on, and values that make your day.

When it comes to beauty and fragrance, they believe it’s the little things that make the difference.

Happy State Bank their mission is to work hard, have fun, make money, while providing outstanding customer service and honoring the Golden Rule.

Hospice of Lubbock The region’s only nonprofit hospice serving Lubbock and 17 surrounding counties, Hospice of Lubbock provides a wide range of services to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of terminally ill patients and their families. In addition, it is the only facility in the region to offer pediatric hospice services.

Rip Griffin Truck Ctr provides clean, safe and well-staffed truck stops. They provide full service fuel for your convenience and roadside assistance, available 24 hours.

An event like this takes a lot of contribution and dedication, and we hope to work with all of you for many years to come. We also look forward to seeing you at the 8^thChampions Breakfast March 4, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. located at AeroCare.

Anyone who would like to join us you can purchase tickets here athttp://american.redcross.org/site/Calendar?id=110087&view=Detail

Thank you to our gold level sponsors

 For our 8^th Champions Breakfast event, which honors heroes of the Lubbock and South Plains area. We are proud to have United Supermarkets, Covenant Health Systems Lubbock, and Betenbough Homes as our gold level sponsors.

Betenbough Homes is a new gold level sponsor to the Red Cross, Betenbough builds homes in Lubbock, Midland and Amarillo. They have a passion for giving back and serving the community. Betenbough believes in helping others and we are grateful that we have them as our gold level sponsor.

Covenant Health Systems have been long-time sponsors for our Champions Breakfast. Covenant has been our sponsor for many years. Their mission is to work with others to improve health and quality of life in their communities. Covenant received a 5-Star rating from HealthGrades in 2010. We appreciate everything they've done and continue doing for the Red Cross.

United Supermarkets has been a gold level sponsor for the Red Cross for past years, including 2011 and 2012. United Supermarket’s mission is to give back to those who support them every day and United has supported Red Cross and they’re doing it again this year for our 8^th Champions Breakfast.

An event like this takes a lot of contribution and dedication, and we hope to work with all of you for many years to come. We also look forward to seeing you at the 8^th Champions Breakfast March 4, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. located at AeroCare.

Anyone who would like to join us you can purchase tickets here at http://american.redcross.org/site/Calendar?id=110087&view=Detail

Champions Breakfast 2017 - Josh Groves

Having the opportunity to honor the heroes of the South Plains area is one of the best things to be a part of. This event is a great way to be able to honor the people you look up to while also enjoying each others company. It will also be a privilege to see these heroes in person and being able to have the opportunity to thank them for their service.

Recently we got to speak with 2011 champion, Josh Groves. When it comes to helping those in need he is very passionate in doing so. He mentioned that at the time of the Red Cross Champions Breakfast he had been to Haiti about 25 times helping those in need by building homes. At the time, he didn't know how to work on homes but with time that changed.

Groves felt that this event shaped who he is today and it gave him a positive aspect on life. After my interview with Groves I was blown away by how selfless he was and it was nice that he didn't expect to receive this award. It is such a great thing when people love to help others without expecting something in return.

- Guest contributor Jada Allen