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Artist Paints 'Thank You' Cards For Front Line Workers

We all know someone who's making a difference in this difficult time. Let's help share these amazing stories!

Katie Robert created cards and sent them to hospital staff around the U.S.
Katie Robert created cards and sent them to hospital staff around the U.S. (Photos courtesy of Beaumont Hospital, Dearborn via Instagram)

REDONDO BEACH, 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 Linda Robert of Mill Valley, who nominated Katie Robert:

Where the nominee lives:
redondo beach

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Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
mill valley

Name of the nominee:
katie robert

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Name of the person who nominated the hero:
linda robert

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:
No

What does the nominee do for work?:
artist and lawyer

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
she is sending hand painted thank you cards all over the country to hospitals thanking dr's and nurses and everyone working to keep us alive

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
she is the most caring person I know!

Thank you for all you do, Katie!


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