Caregiver Protected Elderly Patients From Exposure In Pandemic

OAK LAWN, IL — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. Together with Ring, we're working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Patty Ramos, who nominated her daughter, Bianca Ramos.

Name: Bianca Ramos
State: IL
Home town: Oak Lawn
Hero's job: Elder care
Relationship to nominee: Daughter
Reason for recognition: Worked through the entire pandemic. Assisted the elderly with meals and learned how to protect the residents from exposure.
One thing to know: Extremely dedicated and loyal.
Submitter name: Patty Ramos

Thanks for all you do, Bianca Ramos!

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