Nominate Your Favorite Coach or Mentor for Prizes and a Profile on Patch

Maybe you know someone like Peggy Smith of Napa, Calif. Smith, a hospice nurse, has been a foster parent to about 50 children over the last 18 years, adopting 3 of them. She also started Expressions of Hope which provides a care package of essentials to help ease the transition as children enter the foster care system.

Or maybe you know Jerry Cuffee of Bristow, Virginia. As head varsity basketball coach at Ad Fontes Academy, Cuffee instilled a work ethic and mentored players on and off the court. The team was recently given the “Godly Character Award”.

And then there’s Bob Ladouceur, the recently retired De La Salle High School football coach in Concord, Calif. who set a level of excellence unrivaled. Ladouceur led his team to 151 straight wins, never losing from 1992 to 2004.

Tell us about the coach, mentor or teacher who made a difference in your life. Your mentor will be entered for a chance to win a prize package from Patch. All Everyday Hero submissions will be shared on Patch.

Each question has a 300-character limit. If you have any questions or want to submit a more detailed response, email Patch at mentorship@patch.com. We can’t wait to read your responses, and don’t forget to include a photo!

Let’s Get Started!