Commitment To Families And Sick Children: St. Pete Hero

ST. PETERSBURG, 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 Alison Barrick who nominated Lisa Suprenand of St. Petersburg. Barrick is Suprenand's supervisor at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay.

Name: Lisa Suprenand

State: FL

Hometown: St. Petersburg

Hero's job: Other

If other, job: Executive Director of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay

Relationship to nominee: Colleague

Reason for recognition: Lisa Suprenand embodies the role of executive director of a family-centered charity. She lives & breathes our mission! She lives with her family next to our St. Pete West House & is always available for families.

One thing to know: Unwavering commitment to families with sick children.

Submitter name: Alison Barrick

Thank you for all you do, Lisa!

>> Do YOU have a local hero you would like us to know about? Share their story here. Read about other heroes from across Florida here.

All photos included in this post are owned by identified third parties who have given Patch the right to use explicitly for the Patch Local Heroes series.