Who is Your Everyday Hero?

By Patch National Desk (Patch National Staff)

Maybe you know someone like Peggy Smith of Napa, Calif. Smith, a hospice nurse, has been a foster parent to about 50 children over the last 18 years, adopting three of them. She also started Expressions of Hope which provides a care package of essentials to help ease the transition as children enter the foster care system.

Or maybe you know Lois Zane of Woodbury, Conn. She volunteers at the Glebe House, dedicating more than 25 years to the historical home. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church gets her loving attention too, whether it‘s cleaning under the kneelers, washing the woodwork, vacuuming the seat cushions, polishing the silver or tending to church records.

And then there’s Bob Ladouceur, the recently retired De La Salle High School football coach in Concord, Calif. who set a level of excellence unrivaled. Ladouceur led his team to 151 straight wins, never losing from 1992 to 2004.

Tell us about the coach, mentor or teacher who made a difference in your life. Your mentor will be entered for a chance to win a prize package from Patch. All Everyday Hero submissions will be shared on Patch.

Each question has a 300-character limit. If you have any questions or want to submit a more detailed response, email Patch at mentorship@patch.com. We can’t wait to read your responses, and don’t forget to include a photo!

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