Andover Heroes: Help Recognize More People Making A Difference

ANDOVER, MA — The adage 'not all heroes wear capes' is more apparent now than ever. Countless people are putting themselves in danger by simply showing up to work in essential roles for our communities, risking possible infection from the new coronavirus.

Over the course of the outbreak in Massachusetts, over 300 Andover residents have tested positive. Fifty-one residents have died, as of July 15.

Doctors, nurses, police and grocery store workers alike are just some of the professions with a high potential for exposure to the virus. Patch wants to recognize as many of these heroes as possible. Andover residents have made multiple nominations:

'Kind And Loving': Andover Hero Nurse's Assistant Linda Young

Andover's Linda Young is a nurse's assistant at a nursing home in Haverhill.

Phillips Student Provides Thousands Of Masks To Homeless Shelters

The "Mariposa Mask Initiative" was started by six students at boarding schools in New England to provide masks to homeless shelters.

'Kind, Strong And Always Has A Smile': Andover Hero Surgical Tech

Andover's LeeAnne Voyer is working full time at Lowell General while caring for her kids and finishing her nursing degree.

Thousands Raised For Meals For Lawrence General Hospital Workers

Fuel The Fight - The Andovers has raised nearly $15,000 to donate meals to workers at local hospitals.

'A Great Nurse' Who 'Always Has A Smile': Andover Patch Hero

Andover resident Alyssa Jackson is an intensive care nurse at Massachusetts General Hospital.

We know you've encountered or seen them around town, and we want to help recognize as many of these heroes as possible. If the heroism happened a while ago, at the height of the outbreak, that's okay.

Let us know about those making a difference in this difficult time by filling out the form below and we'd be happy to share their impact with the rest of the community.