Humble Mask Maker And Helper: Tampa Bay Hero

GULFPORT, 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 Marian East who nominated Donna Grigley—Hastie of Gulfport. East is a friend of Hastie's.

Name: Donna Grigley—Hastie
State: FL

Hometown: Bloomingdale
Hero's job: Bookkeeper

Relationship to nominee: Dog park friends

Reason for recognition: Donna sews the most beautiful handcrafted masks for coronavirus preventions and insists on giving them away. She will not accept money

One thing to know: Donna is a purely selfless individual who does countless acts of kindness in a quiet and thoughtful way wanting no recognition.

Submitter name: Marian East

Thank you for all you do, Donna!

>> 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.

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