Shore Respiratory Therapist Named An Ocean City Hero

OCEAN CITY, 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 Maggie Schubert McIlfatrick, who nominated her neighbor, Leigh Batastini.

Name: Leigh Batastini

State: NJ

Home town: Ocean City

Hero's job: Health Care

Relationship to nominee: Neighbor

Reason for recognition: Leigh is a respiratory therapist and has fearlessly treated and comforted victims of the virus at Shore Memorial Hospital

One thing to know: Leigh is a strong and positive person who helps everyone and lifts the spirits of everyone she meets.

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