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Throughout the week, our ACC Team searches through emails and news articles looking for someone who deserves to be the Kidde Hero of the Week…
This week, Lynn Anton nominates her friend Sharon Gates, who lives in Nashville. Lynn writes:
Hello Kix,
My friend Sharon lost her husband five years ago to a heart attack. She moved with her son to Nashville from Pennsylvania to get a new start.
In 2016, she was diagnosed, for a second time, with leukemia and will have to be in treatment receiving chemo for the rest of her life.
Instead of taking a “why me” attitude and going into a depression, she has focused her life on helping others by volunteering at a women’s shelter. She also spends time sewing items for those in need. She does these things for complete strangers, but she is also there for her friends and family always lending a helping a hand.
I’m blessed to have her in my life. She’s a true hero and someone who continues to persevere in spite of the many obstacles she faces, a real hero that inspires so many others.
Signed,
Lynn
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Kix’s Response:
Well, it’s easy to get knocked down when you have a diagnosis like cancer, and it sounds like Sharon is not going to let that get the best of her. We will keep her in our thoughts and pray she beats this thing.
And, thank you so much for writing in. And, thanks to Sharon for all she does…
Nominate a Hero of the Week
Now, we want to know who has made a difference in your life. Nominate a local firefighter, police officer, EMT or someone who is serving our country in the military. It could even be a neighbor, family member or friend who lent a crucial helping hand. Let us know all about the person who you feel is a real life hero by emailing us here and please feel free to send us a picture!
