From healthcare workers and delivery drivers, to supermarket staff and teachers; Sunderland has so many incredible people to be proud of. You have been sharing your stories about the people who mean the most to you. Here, we meet 20 of the city’s key worker heroes.
9. Cheryl Geary
Kerry Oliver: This is my big sister Cheryl Geary who works in a small local newsagent in Jarrow and goes to work everyday so we can still get our essentials like bread, milk, eggs thank you. | User (UGC) Photo: UGC
10. Chanelle Egan
Donna Robson: My beautiful daughter Chanelle Egan is a home care worker, I've not been able to hug her for three weeks . It's so hard but I'm really proud of all she is doing. | User (UGC) Photo: UGC
11. Joanne Cutter
Natalie Sonia Dykes: She is a support worker for adults with autism and is working day and night to ensure perfect care and reassurance is given in a time when it is most vital. Thank you Jo, we think you are amazing and we love you. | User (UGC) Photo: UGC
12. Christopher Welsh
Rebecca Barragán: My amazing dad who is a clinical educator/coordinator in ICCU. Always been dedicated to his job and and the best dad and grandad to his three granddaughters. We haven’t seen him or my mam for over a month now. We love and miss you so much! And we are so proud of you. | User (UGC) Photo: UGC