Local Hero In Canton A 'Respected Community Leader'

CANTON, 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 Zafar Razzacki of Canton, who nominated Dr. Muzammil Ahmed:

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

<b>Where the person who nominated the hero lives: </b>
Canton

<b>Name of the nominee:</b>
Dr. Muzammil Ahmed

<b>Name of the person who nominated the hero: </b>
Zafar Razzacki

<b>Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:</b>
Yes

<b>What does the nominee do for work?:</b>
Chief of Staff at Beaumont Wayne Hospital

<b>Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?</b>
Dr. Ahmed has been telling the story of how Beaumont has been treating COVID patients and featuring his colleagues in his uplifting Facebook posts daily. He has brought to life the challenges that frontline medical workers are facing in a way that is positive and encouraging about the progress being made. His updates have helped us all stay close to the situation and get an authentic, first-hand view into the life of these essential hospital workers on the frontlines.

<b>What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?: </b>
He's a big goofball, incredibly generous, and a respected community leader

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