'Selfless, Giving, Calm, Amazing': Clark Hero

CLARK, NJ — 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.

This submission comes from Krista of Clark, who nominated her friend Joanna Sullivan of Clark:

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:
Yes

What does the nominee do for work?:
RN at Overlook Hospital

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
Selfless, giving, calm, amazing mother and friend who will take on more work (even to run to ShopRite or pick up her kids) to make someone else's life easier. She now has been working on the COVID-19 floor for the past six to seven weeks and still remains cool, calm and collected.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
She's truly a beautiful person inside and out.

Thank you for all you do, Joanna!

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