'She Is Always Looking For Ways To Help Others': Greenwich Hero

GREENWICH, 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 Steele of Greenwich, who nominated Tana Vanderslice:

Where the nominee lives:
Greenwich

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
Greenwich, CT

Name of the nominee:
Tana Vanderslice

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Monica Steele

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

What does the nominee do for work?:
Sewing

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
Tana has sewn hundreds of masks for hospitals and nursing homes in Greenwich and other towns.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
Tana has spent countless hours gathering material from friends and neighbors to sew hundreds of masks. She is always looking for ways to help others.