Cupertino Hero A Champion For The Underserved

CUPERTINO, 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. We’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

Local hero’s full name

Barbara Morrone

Local hero’s home state

California

Local hero’s Patch

Cupertino

How do you know the local hero?

Friend

What does the local hero do?

Originated, implemented, and manages the Challenger Little League program at Cambrian Little League for boys and girls with mental and physical challenges.

Why do you believe the local hero should be recognized or honored?

She is enabling children and their parents who never thought playing Baseball was in their future to live the dream.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the local hero?

She is a champion for an underserved, and often ignored, part of society.

This content is brought to our community in partnership with T-Mobile. Know someone making a difference in town? Nominate them as a local hero here.