A Comfort To Sick Children: Edison-Metuchen Hero

EDISON, NJ — 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 Gwen Robinson who nominated Kimberly Iglesias.

• Name: Kimberly Iglesias
• State: New Jersey
• Hometown: Edison-Metuchen
• Hero's job: Health Care Professional
• Relationship to nominee: Daughter
• Reason for recognition: Kim works for the Hackensack Medical Center as a child life specialist in the emergency room. She sees sick and injured children and works with doctors to stabilize them. She also speaks with families and comforts families when there is a death.
• One thing to know: Never a complaint when under stress during COVID-19. Although we see it in her eyes.

Thanks for reading! Do you know about those making a difference? Let us know by filling out the form below, and we'll be happy to share their impact with the rest of the community.

Contributions big and small are important and valued.

Thank you for nominating someone who makes your neighborhood a better place.