'Caring' Romeoville Hero Sews More Than 1,000 Masks Amid Pandemic

ROMEOVILLE, 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 Lisa Kazmi, who nominated Fran Miller Edmunds, a Romeoville community member.

Name: Fran Miller Edmunds

State: IL

Home town: Romeoville

Hero's job: Volunteer

Relationship to nominee: Through the American Legion Auxiliary. We stayed in touch after meeting.

Reason for recognition: As soon as the lockdown started, Fran got to her sewing machine and started making masks. She started a Facebook page and other women joined her. For the community, for the first responders and village personnel, making 1000s by now. Nothing in return.

One thing to know: She is so caring and humble. She is a proud veteran.

Thank you for all you do, Fran!

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