One thing becomes very clear when you start looking for heroes. True heroes never feel they are. With countless selfless acts of hope and love driven by the will to serve others, ‘hero’ has been redefined, from the frontline in our hospitals to the grocery lines in our supermarkets and all the lines in between. We are here to tell their stories. We asked for nominations. The number of hero stories we received was unbelievable and inspiring. We were thankful to receive each one. The process of reading so many powerful stories from so many sources was overwhelming. At times, we cried. We felt sad. We felt angry. But more often than not, we felt hope. We found in each of these stories there was a common thread that tied them all together. That thread was love. It is with love and hope, we present 19 stories of 19 heroes who have gone above and beyond in the fight against COVID-19. We believe these stories are essential to help us understand the sacrifice and support these heroes have offered. With this awareness, we hope to bring insight and inspiration. Sincerely,
Jack & Allié McGuire Visit Awareness Ties
Jack & Allié McGuire
www.awarenessties.us
Founders of Awareness Ties
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