Volunteers 'Dedicate' Time To Others: New Hyde Park Local Heroes

NEW HYDE PARK, NY — 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 Ed Falconer, who nominated Dan Connor and The Gladiator Fund.

Name: Dan Connor and the Gladiator Fund

State: NY

Hometown: New Hyde Park

Hero's job: Volunteer

Relationship to nominee: Friend

Reason for recognition: The Connor Family and the Gladiator Fund has helped many families in and around New Hyde Park through their fundraising.

One thing to know: You couldn’t find a more generous group of people that dedicate their time to others.

Thank you for all you do, Dan and the rest of the Gladiator team!

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