'She Spends Her Time And Talent Serving Others': Pinole Hero

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 submission comes from Paul Brown of Pinole, who nominated his wife Denise.

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:

Pinole

Name of the nominee:
Denise Brown

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Paul Brown

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

What does the nominee do for work?:
She makes masks

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
Denise has been making cloth masks for 3 weeks now. She has made over 350 masks. She does not ask for any money for the masks she has made but often receives donations from grateful people. Her masks are often "custom" made (meaning the color or pattern of fabric) for the people that wear them. She has sent or delivered masks all over the Bay Area and has even sent them to friends living across America.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
Denise is the most giving person I know. She spends her time and talent serving others.

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