500 Masks And Counting: West Hartford Local Hero

WEST HARTFORD, 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 Mark Snyder, who nominated Susan Snyder.

Name: Susan Snyder

Hometown: West Hartford

Hero's job: Volunteer

Relationship to nominee: My wife

Reason for recognition: She has made and donated approximately 500 masks to places such as: Elmwood Senior community center, WHPS nurses, Avery Heights Nursing Home , The United Way and several other senior centers.

One thing to know: She is a wonderful person who is very humble and would not want me to nominate her.

Photo certified? Yes

Submitter name: Mark Snyder

Thank you for all you do, Susan Snyder.

Susan Snyder. (Mark Snyder)