'Shining A Light On The Darkest Of Days': Stamford Local 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 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 Jose Gonzalez who nominated his wife, Marie Camacho of Stamford. Camacho is the founder of One Tough Cookie, a registered non-profit.

Name: Marie Camacho

State: CT

Home town: Stamford

Hero's job: Business

If other, job: Marie started One Tough Cookie, inc., a non-profit with the mission to provide support to those starting cancer treatment, their caregivers and survivors via care packages and an encouraging community.

Relationship to nominee: She is my wife and better half.

Reason for recognition: Beat breast cancer. Founded One Tough Cookie (a registered non-profit). Partnered w/3 CT Cancer Centers. Mission: providing support to those starting cancer treatment, their caregivers and survivors via care packages and an encouraging community.

One thing to know: Marie sets goals and does not stop pressing forward until they are achieved, especially when helping others. She understands that cancer survivors never forget their reality, but the right gesture can be impactful by shining a light on the darkest of days.

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