Donates 1,000 Masks To Area Schools: Arlington Heights Patch Hero

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — 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 Katie-Nell O'Connell, who nominated Bryan Nakfoor, of Arlington Heights.

Hero's job: Health Care

Relationship to nominee: My daughter is a patient.

Reason for recognition: Dr. Nakfoor recently donated over 1,000 masks to area schools for students and staff returning for in-person instruction.

One thing to know: Nakfoor had originally purchased the masks to give out to patients at his office. But instead decided to donate them. "A lot of these kids I have known since they were babies. I want to do my part to make sure they're safe in school," he said.

Find out more about Nakfoor Orthodonics here.

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