Woman Sews 3,000 Masks For The Community: Arlington Heights 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 Liza Gutierrez, who nominated Diane Crawford:

Name: Diane Crawford

State: IL

Hometown: Arlington Heights

Hero's job: Volunteer

If other, job: Diane is involved in many things. But more importantly is her impact in sewing masks for the underserved in our community.

Relationship to nominee: Volunteers at the center where I work.

Reason for recognition: Because she has sewn over 3,000 masks. One thing to know: She doesn't like being recognized. She prefers to be behind the shadows, humbling working.

Thank you for all you do, Diane!

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