'She's Always Ready To Lend A Helping Hand': Wallingford Hero

WALLINGFORD, 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 Shelley Naser of Wallingford, who nominated Julie Grey.

Where the nominee lives:
Wallingford

Name of the nominee:

Julie Grey

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:

No

What does the nominee do for work?:
Owner of Pure Living All Natural Hand Spun products

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
When hand sanitizer became difficult to find Julie stepped up an began making and bottling hand sanitizer to give away to essential front line nurses, firefighters fighters, EMT's and others keeping our town and state running.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
She's always ready to lend a helping hand.

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