'She's Compassionate, Intelligent, Sincere' : Stamford Hero

STAMFORD, 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 Dasani Angelique Mandza of Stamford, who nominated Katrina McCoggle, also of Stamford:

Where the nominee lives:
Stamford

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

Name of the nominee:
Katrina McCoggle

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Dasani Angelique Mandza

Is the nominee considered an "essential worker"?:
Yes

What does the nominee do for work?:
She is a pharmacist at Stamford Hospital.

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
Unfortunately, pharmacists are not receiving the recognition they deserve. This nomination is not only dedicated to my aunt, but to all of the pharmacists who are producing the medication patients need to survive. Without the consistent effort of people like my aunt, many of these surviving patients would have perished.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
While she might seem tough on the outside, she's compassionate, intelligent and sincere.

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