‘Despite A Brain Tumor He Shows Up Daily’: Castro Valley Hero

CASTRO VALLEY, 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 Casey D who nominated Bret DeVooght of Castro Valley.

Name: Bret DeVooght

State: CA

Home town: Castro Valley

Hero's job: Business

Relationship to nominee: Friend

Reason for recognition: Works at an Extremely Busy Hardware Store and Goes above and beyond the call of Duty to help everyone

One thing to know: Despite him having a Stage 3B Brain Tumor, He shows up to work Daily and Helps Everyone & Answers Phones at a Suicide Hotline

Thank you for all you do, Bret!

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