Technician 'Doing Her Absolute Best' To Provide Care: Geneva Hero

GENEVA — 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 Claire Lawley of Geneva, who nominated her best friend Gina Martini.

Where the nominee lives:
Geneva

Name of the nominee:
Gina Martini

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Claire Lawley

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:
Yes

What does the nominee do for work?:
She's a patient care technician for Central DuPage Hospital.

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
She is working her butt off in the hospitals helping patients with COVID-19. She has seen patients die from this and she has also seen others recover. Without her being on the front lines, many lives could've been lost.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
She is quite possibly the most caring, hardworking person I know. She is doing her absolute best to care for patients of all kinds.

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