San Leandro Hero Sews Masks Past Midnight Every Night

SAN LEANDRO, 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.

In San Leandro, David Rose nominated his wife, Judy.

Where the nominee lives:

San Leandro

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
San Leandro

Name of the nominee:
Judy Rose

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
David W Rose

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:
Yes

What does the nominee do for work?:
Sews Wedding dresses and face masks

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
She has sewed hundreds of face masks and handed them out to the local community, churches and the Navajo Nation.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
Judy goes to work every day at Janene Bridal in Alameda and has been the only seamstress for months beside the owner Janene and then comes home and sews face masks past midnight every night. She is my hero and my wife of 44 years.

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