Sunderland families shout out the people keeping them going during the coronavirus pandemic

Here are just a handful of the messages of love and support we got for those working hard for you, and for all of us:

Vicky Furey: “Big shout out to all of the key workers taking risks everyday to make sure we all have access to everything we need.”

Sarah Jane Dugan: “Mrs C McDermott, the head teacher of Farringdon Primary Academy, she is doing a fantastic job keeping the school open, taking care of staff, making sure the children attending have fun and are well taken care of, picking up lunches for parents to collect while trying to keep her own family safe. Proud to work for such a lovely caring lady.”

Valerie Lough: “All the staff in DWP working hard in difficult circumstances and a big shout out to the cleaners working hard to keep us safe well done.”

Lisa Dyball: “Bob Singh Nisa Store Barmston Washington. Him and his staff are heros in the eyes of the Washington people.”

Rebekah Mould: All the girls in Tavistock House Day Nursery, going above and beyond to make sure the few children who are currently attending are looked after and cared for to the best standards while staying safe themselves! Proud to be part of such an amazing team!”

Shirley Mowbray: “My daughter Rachel Mowbray working as a HCA at the hospital. A shout out to my nephew and his wife Dr Neil Middleton and Dr Vic Middleton working hard at their Spennymoor surgery.”

Dorothy Robson: “My kind, caring, lovely neighbours in Cuthbertson Court, Seaburn walking my two dogs while my husband and I have to stay in isolation plus Muller Bakers delivering bread to us thank you to you all.”

Audrey Ferry: “Thank you to all the amazing staff at Archers Court Care Home who are taking care of my lovely Mam. Can’t thank you enough you are all fab.”

Jo Copeland Gleeson: “Sunderland paediatric Community team who are out in the community to help our children with complex health needs.”