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Home Health Aide Is 'Loving And Caring Role Model': Coram Hero
Patrice Durham, a home health aide, was nominated as a local hero during the coronavirus outbreak.
CORAM, NY — 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 Sean, who nominated his fiancee, Patrice Durham, of Coram.
Name of the nominee:
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Patrice Durham
Is the nominee considered an "essential worker"?
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Yes
What does the nominee do for work?
She is a home health aide
Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
"She is a hardworking person who is a role model to her two daughters. One is graduating this year. And [Patrice] gets up every morning and goes to assist the elderly every day before and during this pandemic. So I nominate her as my hero, and I'm proud to be her future husband. She is the real MVP!"
What's one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?
"She is a loving and caring person and is one of the strongest people I know."
Thank you for all that you do, Patrice!
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