Making Masks For San Mateo County Jail Staff: San Bruno Heroes

SAN BRUNO, CA — 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.

Where the nominee lives:

San Bruno

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:

San Bruno

Name of the nominee:

Ruth Duarte and Linda Olivier

Name of the person who nominated the hero:

Lynnette Suarez

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:

No

What does the nominee do for work?:

Retired

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?:

My mom and her neighbor have been tirelessly working to make and donate hand-made cloth masks with N95 filters for the San Mateo County jail staff where I work to make sure we are all safe while doing our jobs.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:

My mom and her neighbor have been sharing the cost of materials, elastic and working nonstop since the shelter in place began to make these well-made top-quality cloth masks not only for myself and my coworkers but also for our family. My mom has been shipping them around the country to our relatives to make sure everyone stays safe and healthy. They are true heroes to me and the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Department

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