Helps Others and Protects Family: Elmhurst Hero

ELMHURST, IL — 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 Susan Graf, who nominated her daughter, Kimberly Graf, an EMT.

Where the nominee lives:

Elmhurst

Name of the nominee:

Kimberly Graf

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?

Yes

What does the nominee do for work?

EMT

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?

She works a lot of hours to help others but yet stays at a hotel to protect her own family. Her mom has asthma and her dad has MS. She worries about protecting them each and every day.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?

She cares deeply about helping others.

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