Megan Perron Gilmore: 'Tireless' Walnut Creek Hero

WALNUT CREEK, CA — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. Together with Ring, we’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Karen Majors, who nominated her daughter Megan Perron Gillmore of Agoura Hills.

Name: Megan Perron Gilmore

Home town: Walnut Creek, CA

Hero's job: Health Care

Relationship to nominee: She is my daughter

Reason for recognition: Megan is an RN at John Muir Hospital and has tirelessly cared for COVID-19 patients

One thing to know: She and her fellow nurses want people to understand how serious this virus is and to do their part.

Thank you for all that you do, Megan!

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