Dedicated To Donating Masks To Marin: Mill Valley Hero

MILL VALLEY, CA — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented times. Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these everyday heroes.

This submission comes from Stacey Silver of Mill Valley, who nominated Lee Budish, also of Mill Valley.

Where the nominee lives:

Mill Valley

Name of the nominee:

Lee Budish

What does the nominee do for work?:

She helped spearhead the Mill Valley Masketeers, recruiting volunteer sewers to make masks for frontline workers and at-risk populations.

• Read more: Sewing Group Has Marin County Covered Amid Coronavirus Crisis

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?

Lee has been instrumental in helping food pantries, nurses, food servers at schools, Marin City residents, etc. have masks to protect them from COVID-19. She has been the organizer and recruiter to get fabric and materials donated. She has also recruited volunteer sewers and then distributed the masks.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:

Her tireless dedication to help others!

>> Do YOU have a local hero you would like us to know about? Share their story here.