10-Year-Old With A 'Heart Of Gold': Banning Local Hero

BANNING, CA — 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 Brenda Barrilleaux of Banning who nominated her daughter, Bianca Canales:

Name: Bianca Canales

Hero's job:Other

If other, job: She is a student in 5th grade

Relationship to nominee: I am her mother

Reason for recognition: Bianca Canales is 10 and a 5th grader from Banning she delivered snack bags to the firefighters from multiple agencies on the Morongo reservation. Bianca turned 10 on July 22 and had been saving some birthday money she got.

One thing you should know about this nominee: Bianca is very kind and giving and has a heart of gold!

Thank you for all you do, Bianca!

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