'She gives more than she receives': Malden Local Hero

MALDEN, MA — When times are tough, heroes emerge. But rarely do they get the spotlight they deserve. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've begun 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 Laura Clifford, who nominated her friend, Christine Murphy. Murphy has been volunteering 5-8 hours a day to help process Malden's dropped off voting ballots, and she also volunteers at Bread of Life and her church's bingo nights.

"Christine gives more than she receives," Clifford writes.

Thank you for all you do, Christine!

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