Gwinnett Teen Makes Masks To Raise Money For Cancer Research

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA — 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 Patty Gregory, who nominated Prielle Zafft:

Name: Prielle Zafft

Hero's job: Volunteer

Relationship to nominee: nonprofit client

Reason for recognition: Prielle put out a call on Facebook offering to make masks in exchange for a donation to Swim Across America-Atlanta. Swim Across America raises money for doctors and researchers who fight cancer, with Olympic champion Michael Phelps among its supporters. In Georgia, Swim Across America-Atlanta supports work at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

One thing you should know about this nominee: Prielle began using her babysitting money to purchase materials for the masks and has since raised nearly $3,000.

Thank you for all you do, Prielle!

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