'They Came To The US Looking For A Chance To Work': Dallas Heroes

DALLAS,TX — 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 Joel Benavidez Alvarez who nominated Ana Victoria Alvarez de Sorto and Michael Anthony Sorto Velasquez, of Dallas.

Name: Ana Victoria Alvarez de Sorto and Michael Anthony Sorto Velasquez

State:TX

Hometown:Dallas

Hero's job:Health Care

Relationship to nominee: Sister and brother in law

Reason for recognition: I have 2 heroes. They’re both doctors. They came to the US looking for a chance to work here as doctors. They’re the most empathic doctors one person could ever meet. They care about their patients. They worry about their patients. They’re just awesome!One thing to know: They both came from El Salvador and left everything behind to chase their dreams

Submitter name:Joel Benavidez Alvarez