Volunteer Donates Mask Proceeds To Hospital: Lakeland Hero

LAKELAND, 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. Together with Ring, we're working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Sara Richards who nominated Sandra "Sue" Koepfle of Lakeland.

Name: Sandra “Sue” Koepfle

State: FL

Hometown: Lakeland

Hero's job: Volunteer

If other, job:

Relationship to nominee: She’s my mom.

Reason for recognition: She volunteers her time making masks and all proceeds are being donated to Lakeland Regional Hosptials’s TICU.

One thing to know: She has the biggest heart.

Thank you for all you do, Sue!

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