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Generating Goodwill: A Southington Hero

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SOUTHINGTON, CT — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. Together with Ring, we’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Nancy Sewell, who nominated Jamie Sewell of Southington.

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Name: Jamie Sewell

State: Connecticut

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Hometown: Southington

Hero's job: Business

Reason for recognition: Jamie borrowed generators from people who had medical conditions and delivered the generators with gas and extension cords to help those who needed defibrillators plugged in or oxygen tanks that needed power, refrigerators for medicines

One thing to know: Jamie spent four days helping others and accepted no pay.

Thank you for all you do, Jamie Sewell.

Do YOU have a local hero you would like us to know about? Share his or her story here. Read about other heroes from across Connecticut here.

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