Coronavirus Nurse Also Makes Masks: Levittown Hero

LEVITTOWN, PA — 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 Sam Geere, who nominated her friend, Cassie Tinsman, a nurse working with coronavirus patients at Abington Memorial Hospital.

Where the nominee lives: Levittown

Where the person who nominated the hero lives: Levittown

Name of the nominee: Cassie Tinsman

Name of the person who nominated the hero: Sam Geere

Is the nominee considered an essential worker? Yes

What does the nominee do for work?: BSN at Abington Memorial Hospital, working on the COVID-19 floor

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
Cassie is a very hard-working, fun-loving, caring, positive person. She has always had a passion for helping people and doing everything she can to turn a bad situation into a good one. She has been working on with 100 tested COVID-19 patients since Day One. She has never complained and always gladly puts her patients health before her own.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
Cassie and her father, David, have been making face masks in their spare time. They’ve provided over 200 masks for the community and donate to hospitals and other essential medical workers in need.