Frankfort Teen With 'Big Heart' Donates To NAWS: Patch Hero

FRANKFORT, 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 Debbie Bennett who nominated her niece Delaney Reh.

Name:Delaney Reh

State: IL

Home town: Frankfort

Hero's job:Pet care

Relationship to nominee: Niece

Reason for recognition: Delaney is a 15-year-old who loves dogs and likes to bake. She took her two passions and made it into a little business called Delaney's Doggie Treats. She makes fresh healthy doggie treats. She takes part of her profits she makes and donates it to NAWS.

One thing to know: She is a sweet beautiful girl that has such a big heart! You can tell how much she loves what she does because even with going to school and having after school activities she makes time to help her furry friends!

Thank you for all you do, Delaney!

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