'She Makes Us Feel Important': Avon Lake Hero

AVON LAKE, OH — This week, we asked Avon and Avon Lake residents to submit anyone they felt deserved recognition for their efforts to help others during the new coronavirus outbreak. In less than 24 hours, submissions have already started rolling in.

Meet Avon Lake's first hero, Melissa Figueroa.

Where the nominee lives:
Avon Lake

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
Avon Lake

Name of the nominee:
Melissa Figueroa

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Reggie Figueroa

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:
No

What does the nominee do for work?:
Dog groomer

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
I am a corrections officer at Grafton prison and my wife has put together a fundraiser to help supply PPE and meals for all the officers that work at both Grafton and Lorain prison to help make them feel as important as they truly are.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
She always goes above and beyond for everyone