Marina del Rey Hero 'Makes A Difference In Her Own Way'

MARINA DEL REY, 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.

This submission comes from Devon Sedrick who nominated Sara Newton of Marina Del Rey. Sedrick works with Newton on Conservation Comedy for Plastic Oceans International.

Local hero’s full name

Sara Newton

Local hero’s home state

California

Local hero’s Patch

Marina Del Rey

How do you know the local hero?

Co-worker

What does the local hero do?

Ocean crusader

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

She makes a local public access show using comedy to educate about conservation. She funds it herself and gathers volunteers to create it.

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

She makes a real difference in her own way. She really does believe humans can be better.

Thank you for all you do, Sara Newton!

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