Nurse From Beverly Is 'Quintessential Hero': Patch Hero

CHICAGO —When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented times. Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these everyday heroes.

This submission comes from Caitlin Bennett of Chicago, who nominated her mother, registered nurse and Beverly resident Imelda Bennett:

Where the nominee lives:
Chicago (Beverly)

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
Chicago

Name of the nominee:
Imelda Bennett

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Caitlin Bennett

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:
Yes

What does the nominee do for work?:
Registered Nurse

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
My mom is the quintessential hero. She is a superior nurse before she is anything else. While those over 60 are considered high-risk and asked to stay home, she goes to work every day to care for those most vulnerable as well as those already with the infectious disease. In doing so, she is giving up being able to see her new baby grandson which I know is one of the hardest things for her to do. We miss her so much and are lucky to call this Hero, Mom and Grandma.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
She loves her patients like family.

Thank you for all you do, Imelda!

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