Survivor Helping Those In Need: Waterbury Hero

WATERBURY, 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 Enid Velez who has nominated Ivette Duarte.

Where the nominee lives:
Waterbury

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
Waterbury

Name of the nominee:
Ivette Duarte

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Enid Velez

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

What does the nominee do for work?:
Makes masks all day long to help those in need.

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
My mom is a survivor of breast cancer, with many surgeries, still ongoing, due to this pandemic she cannot leave her house at all. So she decided to devote her time for those in need. She has many health issues but that doesn’t stop her from making masks day and night. She’s made over 100 masks and people love them. She enjoys seeing the smiles on people’s faces and she is very dedicated to her work.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
She’s an angel to those who truly know her.

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