Receptionist At Cancer Center Helps Patients In Need: Patch Hero

NEW LENOX, IL — 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 Jeff Johnson who nominated his wife Colleen Johnson, who works as a receptionist at a cancer treatment center.

Where the nominee lives:
New Lenox

Name of the nominee:
Colleen Johnson

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

What does the nominee do for work?:
Receptionist at a Cancer Treatment Center

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
She keeps moving forward putting herself in harms way to help out the cancer patients in need. She would be there for the patients because the office was closed to the family members that usually helped out the patients. She stayed positive and kept marching forward. She is a positive reflection to her patients and nursing staff.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
I want everyone to know how big of a heart that she has for everyone in her life.

Thank you, Colleen!

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