'The Sky's The Limit For Her': East Hartford Hero

EAST HARTFORD, 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 David Kampfman, who has nominated Nithya Kannan.

Where the nominee lives:
East Hartford

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
East Hartford

Name of the nominee:
Nithya Kannan

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
David Kampfman

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

What does the nominee do for work?:
Amazon Warehouse Worker - Windsor, CT

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
She picks up extra shifts and bravely faces many obstacles on a daily basis. She is the reason so many of us have been able to stay safe at home and continue to get our essential goods.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
She is incredibly smart, receiving many scholarships over the past few months because of the hard work she puts in to her studies. The sky's the limit for her. One day soon we will be lucky to call her our medical professional.

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