Aberdeen Woman Named A Local Hero: Here’s Why

ABERDEEN, MD — 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. We’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Lauren Neubauer who nominated Hillary McArthur of Aberdeen.

Local hero’s full name

Hillary McArthur

Local hero’s home state

Maryland

Local hero’s Patch

Aberdeen

How do you know the local hero?

Co-worker

What does the local hero do?

Hillary is a clinical support specialist for The Arc NCR

Why do you believe the local hero should be recognized or honored?

Hillary has been making a difference in the lives of adults with differing abilities in both professional and personal life for nearly a decade. In addition to her full time position, she always steps in to provide extra 1:1 support to people who need help getting out into the community on evenings/weekends. She also has been a participant in Special Olympics, helping community members reach their goals on the basketball court.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the local hero?

Hillary is one of the most curious people on the planet. If there is something she doesn’t know, she will move mountains to learn about it.

Thank you for all you do, Hillary McArthur!

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