Girl Who Raised Over $3,000 For Sweetbriar: Smithtown Local Hero

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 Eileen Moran- Barrett, who nominated Kaylie Fischer of Smithtown.

Name:
Kaylie Fischer

State:
NY

Hometown:
Smithtown

Hero's job:
Volunteer

Relationship to nominee:
She is my son’s friend

Reason for recognition:
Kaylie spent a good part of her summer making tie-dye masks and selling them to raise money for Sweetbriar Nature Shelter.

One thing to know:
Kaylie has raised over $3,000 for Sweetbriar.

Thank you for all you do, Kaylie!

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