'She Gives Selflessly Every Day': Willow Grove Lab Tech Hero

WILLOW GROVE, PA — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through the coronavirus crisis. Patch has launched an initiative to help recognize these everyday heroes

This submission comes from Gilbertsville resident Alana Hook, who has nominated Willow Grove's Diane DeHart.

Name of the nominee:
Diane DeHart

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:
Yes

What does the nominee do for work?:
Lab Technician- Special Studies

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
Working full time through a crisis, putting aside her needs to ensure her department runs smoothly, postponed retirement

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
Diane gives selflessly every day. She has stopped seeing her grandchildren regularly/almost entirely since Covid began. She works full time regardless of her own medical concerns because she understands others have it worse. Diane will never stop giving or herself or her time, and this is why she is a hero.

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