The American Red Cross of San Diego / Imperial Counties will hold their 17th Annual Real Heroes Breakfast.

The event on Friday , October 11 , 2019 , recognizes individuals and organizations that embody the mission and spirit of the Red Cross by saving lives and creating safer , stronger and more resilient communities. Receiving the Humanitarian Award this year will be Maribel Padilla of Calexico's  Brown Bag Coalition. Ms. Padilla founded the Brown Bag Coalition to assist the homeless population of Calexico. In addition to providing food for the homeless , the coalition sets up showers and provides individuals with clean clothes. The Real Heroes Breakfast will take place aboard the U.S.S. Midway Museum in San Diego at 7:30 a.m. on October 11.