We have been inundated with messages from you, the Echo readers, about the heroes in your homes who are working hard to keep the North East running during the coronavirus pandemic and UK lockdown measures. Here are 21 pictures of Sunderland key workers who are making you proud as the crisis continues. To see our first collection of key worker photos, click here.
9. Leighton Cook and Sarah Wilson
Lesley Cook: My son Leighton Cook and his lovely partner Sarah Wilson my son works supporting adults with autism and his partner works as a district nurse, I’m really proud of them both. | User (UGC) Photo: UGC
10. Matty Peterson
Bethany Peterson: This is my amazing dad who throughout this will continue to service funerals with his hard working colleagues, very proud and nobody mentions the funeral staff in the key workers. | User (UGC) Photo: UGC
11. Rachael Craggs
Beth Johnson: Our amazing Rachael Craggs working frontline on Covid-19 wards! Amazing sister deserves all the recognition. | User (UGC) Photo: UGC
12. 'My lovely brother'
Clare Talbot: My lovely brother who has been working round the clock as a key worker, delivering fuel all over the NE of England as well as making sure my dad is looked after too. I live in Scotland & miss them both very much! He’s definitely ‘our hero’. | User (UGC) Photo: UGC