Several Recognize 'Selfless' Huntley Patch Hero

HUNTLEY, IL — 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.

An outstanding number of people wanted the community to know about one particular hero in Huntley, and separately submitted their nomination to Patch.

Several people each nominated this local nurse. Here are their submissions:

Where the nominee lives:

Huntley

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
Lake in the Hills

Name of the nominee:
Kayleigh Suresh

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Stacy French

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:
Yes

What does the nominee do for work?:
Pediatric nurse

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
She is loving and a caring person. And she works very hard and long hours.

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

Where the nominee lives:
Huntley

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
Huntley IL

Name of the nominee:
Kayleigh Arcari

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Heather Arcari

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:
Yes

What does the nominee do for work?:
Nurse at Centegra Hospital

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
She works non stop at Centegra Hospital trying to save all positive COVID-19 patients at the risk of her own health and safety.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
She’s the most selfless person you will ever meet.

Where the nominee lives:
Huntley

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
Huntley

Name of the nominee:
Kayleigh Arcari

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Lindsay

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:
Yes

What does the nominee do for work?:
Nurse at Northwestern Hospital in Huntley

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
Hard work, care for others and philanthropy around the town

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
She puts everyone before herself

Where the nominee lives:
Huntley

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
Algonquin

Name of the nominee:
Kayleigh Grace Suresh

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Anita Suresh

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:
Yes

What does the nominee do for work?:
She is a nurse

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
She has worked tirelessly through the entire COVID-19 crisis, putting herself at risk every time she goes to work and never complaining about any of it. It would not even occur to her to not go to work or to make excuses for not doing everything she is entrusted with.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
Her selflessness and dedication to the nursing profession.

Where the nominee lives:
Huntley

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
Lake in the Hills

Name of the nominee:
Kayleigh Suresh

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Brenda Arcari

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:
Yes

What does the nominee do for work?:
RN at Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
I believe Kayleigh should be nominated because she is a selfless, caring, genuinely kind and nurturing nurse who's committed to her job and to helping her patients in the Covid-19 unit where she is currently assigned, all the while dealing with her own immune comprised system. She was diagnosed at 18 years of age with Rheumatoid Arthritis and although she experiences her own personal pain and discomfort daily she pushes through that in order to be there for her patients. She works tirelessly to provide the best care she can and delivers compassion and empathy even if it's just lending an ear to those who need to talk. When she shares conversations they're rarely about her but rather her patients, like how strong they are or how a small joke brings a smile to their faces, and even better how elated the staff is when they get to go home. Standing all of 4'10 inches she's my little hero.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
"I want people to know that she is passionate about her Nursing career and dedicated to helping those in need. She is genuine, compassionate, selfless, has the best sense of humor, has awesome dance moves, and her laughter can make even the Grinch crack a smile. : )"

Thank you for all your do, Kayleigh!

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