Fremd Student's Website Honors Frontline Workers: Patch Hero

PALATINE, 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.

A Palatine resident named Chanda nominated Shaan Mehta, also from Palatine, as a local Patch hero. Here's what Chanda said in their submission:

Where the nominee lives:
Palatine

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
Palatine

Name of the nominee:
Shaan Mehta

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Chanda Mehta

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:
No

What does the nominee do for work?:
Fremd High school student has built a website in honor of frontline workers.

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
Pandemic affected everyone. Website features local Frontline heroes in northwest suburbs of Chicagoland. Very thoughtful. No one has thought or done this. It documents history.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
He thinks of others and ways of how he can contribute to society. Takes time to interview, appreciate, listen to stories of Frontline workers to document this historic unforgettable time.

Thank you, Shaan! Visit Shaan's website nwsuburbanheroes.com.

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