Student Helps Hospital Workers: Glastonbury Hero

GLASTONBURY, 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 Andrea Obston, who nominated Jonah Hornak of Glastonbury.

Here is the nomination:

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?

No

What does the nominee do for work?

He's a freshman at East Catholic and has been printing protective masks for hospital workers on a 3D printer

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?

This 15-year old is fighting the virus, taking 5 hours a day (and through the night) to print protective gear for healthcare workers

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?

He's doing this because he wants to help in whatever way he can.

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