Pinole Hero Sews Hundreds Of Free Masks

PINOLE, CA —When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented times. Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these everyday heroes.

This is the second time that Denise Brown has been nominated, this time by Pamela Surss who says, "She is a very active grandparent at our school, Collins Elementary."

Where the nominee lives:
Pinole

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
Pinole

Name of the nominee:
Denise Brown

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Pamela Surss

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:
No

What does the nominee do for work?:
Volunteer

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
She has been making masks and handing them out to people all over West county!

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
She has made over 400 masks and has given them to volunteers handing out food at Pinole Valley High School and many other important places!

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