Meet 5 Inspiring MD Local Heroes Doing Amazing Things

MARYLAND — Patch has partnered with Ring to shine a spotlight on the neighborhood heroes who are making a difference in their communities, whether it's the clerk at your local grocery store who went above and beyond to help you, the nurse who tended a sick family member or the stranger who showed you a moment of kindness.

We've already told the stories of a hospital worker who cleans patient rooms despite personal risk, an employee at a care center who has not taken a day off from work since the pandemic began, and a mask-making effort that donates face coverings to first responders and any group that deals with the public.

We've been overwhelmed with the inspiring responses we've received so far. Here's a look at some of your amazing Maryland local heroes:

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Sheila McCutcheon supervises a large group of volunteers to serve take-out lunches and groceries to the needy at Saint Johns Cupboard. They prepare thousands of meals each year. Learn more here.

Kimberly B. Carr is a mother and a grocery center store manager who travels to multiple stores for Giant Food. She is on the frontline as well as being involved with her community. Learn more here.

Yvonne Malick, a paralegal makes masks for cheap and even made a "take what you need" mask tree. Learn more here.

Every day, Cesar Jesus Visurraga reports to work on the front lines of the fight against the coronavirus. As a nurse anesthesiologist, Visurraga responds to all code blue calls, airway emergencies and rapid response team demands. Learn more here.

Henry "Hank" Lloyd has been delivering food to fellow seniors during the current coronavirus pandemic. Even before the pandemic started, Hank was an active member of the community, coaching basketball, mentoring others at his church, and basically enriching the lives of others. Learn more here.

Go here to see more inspiring stories about Maryland local heroes.