Extra Duty While Still a Teenager: Enfield Hero

ENFIELD, CT — 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 Monica Donaghy of Enfield, who nominated her daughter, Abigail Donaghy.

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?
Yes

What does the nominee do for work?
She is a dietary aide at a nursing home

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
She has been working countless hours and also fills in every time they call her to cover a shift without hesitation. She has stepped up and learned the duties of shifts that she hasn’t been trained for with very little guidance. She is a senior in high school and is keeping up with her school work online when she isn’t working, as well as going through the process preparing for college in the fall.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?
She is a hard worker and is determined to do what’s necessary to make sure the job gets done in all areas of her life.

Thank you Abigail for all that you do!

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