She Works ‘Tirelessly To Support Other Families’: Bedford Hero

BEDFORD, NY — 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 Samantha Banerjee who nominated Bobbie Cohlan of Bedford.

Name: Bobbie Cohlan

State: NY

Home town: Bedford

Hero's job: Volunteer

Relationship to nominee: She is a friend and a fellow volunteer

Reason for recognition: In 2013, Bobbie lost her grandson, Oliver, at birth when he was unexpectedly still born only weeks before her daughter's due date after an otherwise normal and healthy pregnancy. She has worked tirelessly since to raise awareness & support other families.

One thing to know: Bobbie has personally helped literally hundreds of families in our community and across the country by reaching out personally after the death of their baby, and has directly and indirectly raised $300K+ for stillbirth research, education, and prevention.

Thank you for all you do, Bobbie Cohlan!

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