'Action-Oriented:' Point Pleasant Mask-Making Hero

POINT PLEASANT — 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 Betsy McLaughlin of Point Pleasant, who nominated Lisa Conti:

Where the nominee lives:
Point Pleasant

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
Point Pleasant

Name of the nominee:
Lisa Conti

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Betsy McLaughlin

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:
No

What does the nominee do for work?:
I do not know if she is retired or has a job.

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
She was/is sewing masks and giving them away to those in need. She volunteered her time and financial resources to do so. Lisa began to sew masks for local residents and those in need of PPE and enlisted the help of others in the community (like myself). She burned out her sewing machine, bought a new one and did not ask for anything for herself. She has been giving these away.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
She is action-oriented. She saw a need that she could fill and dove right in and was able to get others involved in the project

Thank you for all you do!

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