2 Children Who Raised $650 For ER Staff: Smithtown Local Heroes

SMITHTOWN, NY — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched 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 Jeffrey Rothburd, who nominated his grandchildren, Molly and Noah Haft.

Names:
Molly and Noah Haft

State:
NY

Hometown:
Smithtown

Hero's job:
Other

If other, job:
They are children, no employment

Relationship to nominee:
Grandchildren

Reason for recognition:

A seven and four year old who recognize the hard work our health care workers have had to do this year. They have raised $650 making lanyards to hold face masks, donating all proceeds to buy lunches for emergency room staff.

One thing to know:
They have stuck with this project all summer

Thank you for all you do, Molly and Noah!

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