Ferndale Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference

FERNDALE, MI — The adage 'not all heroes wear capes' is one that's apparent in society now, more than ever. Countless people are putting themselves in danger by simply showing up to work in essential roles for our communities, risking possible infection from the new coronavirus. Doctors, nurses, police and grocery store workers alike are just some of the professions with a high potential for exposure to the virus.

Some of these everyday heroes are people who go the extra mile in their job, like the police department that started doing drive-by parades for children having birthdays while the stay-home order was in effect. Or the Rochester Hills business that collected medical supplies to donate to a local hospital.

We know you've encountered or seen them around town, and we want to help recognize as many of these heroes as possible. Let us know about those making a difference in this difficult time by filling out the form below and we'd be happy to share their impact with the rest of the community.