Fenton Hero Helps Those In Need

FENTON, MI — 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 Richard T. Pausch of Troy, who nominated Jennifer Bain Hurst of Fenton:

<b>Where the nominee lives:</b>
Fenton

<b>Where the person who nominated the hero lives: </b>
Troy, MI

<b>Name of the nominee:</b>
Jennifer Bain Hurst

<b>Name of the person who nominated the hero: </b>
Richard T. Pausch

<b>Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:</b>
No

<b>What does the nominee do for work?:</b>
Biotronik Medical Sales Rep

<b>Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?</b>
starting a "Hospital Maskcover Task Force" a group of 1200+ people .
851 Ladies currently sewing mask covers, people cutting and delivering mask to Medical Facilities across the Greater Detroit Area, The group has purchased over $15000 worth of material that and donated material from everyone everywhere has made it possible for the group to donate over 23000 Mask !
Jenny has spent many sleepless nights managing the cutters the Delivery teams, the kit makers (supplies) and the sewers!

<b>What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?: </b>
Empathy /Compassionate, ability to identify and understand someone needs and the desire to help those whom are in need.

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