West Norriton Coronavirus Hero Makes, Distributes Free Masks

WEST NORRITON, PA — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through the coronavirus crisis. Patch has launched an initiative to help recognize these everyday heroes.

This submission comes from Norristown resident Patricia Epright, who nominated her sister in law Mary Epright.

Where the nominee lives:
West Norriton/ Florida

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
Norristown

Name of the nominee:
Mary Epright / Kris Keebler

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

What does the nominee do for work?:
She makes mask and gives them free .

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
She works a full time job from home she is a IT supervisor and makes mask during her spare time. She has made over 100 that I know of ! It started with her family our brothers a Plymouth cop and our other brother is a paid norristown fire fighter! She was concern for their safety, then off of social media she got request! People wanted to pay her, but she refused! She said it is her And her wife’s contribution!!

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
That she did this with love !! She believes in giving back to the community, She was sometimes up half the night working because sometimes her job has issues that take up a lot of her time! But they kept getting the mask done. Her wife also works from home a full time job !! So I want people to look at her as an example and think about giving back to the community in this serious situation!! Every little thing counts!!