Clarendale Front Liners Keep Spirits Up: Algonquin Heroes

ALGONQUIN, IL — 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 Alan Mozola who nominated his wife, Virginia Mozola, and a co-worker of his wife, Kami Tobey. Kami and Virginia both work at Clarendale of Algonquin, which is a senior living community in town.

Thank you for all you do, Kami and Virginia!

Name: Virginia V Mozola

Hometown: Algonquin

Hero's job: Child care or elder care

Relationship to the nominee: My wife

Reason for recognition: She has worked every day at Clarendale of Algonquin assisting the elderly residents get thru the everyday stress of the pandemic during their lock down and quarantine periods, she has shopped for them, entertained them and consoled them.

One thing to know: Her dedication and compassion for the elderly residents

Name: Kami Tobey

Home town: Algonquin

Hero's job: Child care or elder care

Relationship to nominee: Through my wife

Reason for recognition: Kami is the director of activities at Clarendale of Algonquin, she has orchestrated programs that keep the elderly residents busy and occupied during the trying times of this virus, she has not missed a beat even thru child birth and now surgery.

One thing to know: Her caring and artistic talent

>> Do YOU have a local hero you would like us to know about? Share their story here. Read about other heroes from across Illinois here.