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Fort Myers Hero Worked 'Around The Clock' To Help Post-Hurricane Ian

We all know someone who's making a difference. Here's one local resident changing lives in Florida.

Doug Miller, the owner of FK Your Diet of Fort Myers, was nominated as a Patch local hero for his work helping kids in the foster care system as well as victims of Hurricane Ian.
Doug Miller, the owner of FK Your Diet of Fort Myers, was nominated as a Patch local hero for his work helping kids in the foster care system as well as victims of Hurricane Ian. (Patch Media)

FORT MYERS, FL — 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. We’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Janet Doremud who nominated Doug Miller, owner of FK Your Diet of Fort Myers.

Local hero’s full name

Doug Miller, owner of FK Your Diet

Local hero’s home state

Florida

Local hero’s Patch

Fort Myers

How do you know the local hero?

I know him through visits to his restaurant and posts on Facebook.

What does the local hero do?

He operates several restaurants dedicated to foster children. Since the storm, he and his partner, Amy, have been feeding victims of the storm for free and collecting sweatshirts, pillows, blankets, diapers to distribute to those in need. Check ‘FK Your Diet’ on Facebook for more specifics.

Why do you believe the local hero should be recognized or honored?

Before the storm, he helped numerous foster kids with sneakers, laptops, and clothes. Since the storm, he has worked around the clock to help the victims. His energy is amazing and his heart is as big as the outdoors.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the local hero?

His generosity is boundless.

Thank you for all you do, Doug Miller, owner of FK Your Diet!

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Know someone making a difference in town?

Nominate them here.

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