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Who’s your hero during this pandemic? Help meteorologist Brian Shields #SpreadGoodNews by sharing your story

Pandemic hero Channel 9 meteorologist Brian Shields wants to help recognize the heroes in our community using the hashtag #SpreadGoodNews. (WFTV Staff)

ORLANDO, Fla. — Maybe your neighbor offered to buy you an extra package of toilet paper when they ran to the store or your grandchild is dropping off groceries to your door so you don’t have to leave home.

Maybe an overworked nurse patiently answered your questions or your favorite restaurant is donating meals to children in need without school lunches.

Good deeds come in all sizes and heroes can me made in the smallest choices during the biggest moments – including the current global pandemic. Channel 9 meteorologist Brian Shields wants to help recognize the heroes in our community using the hashtag #SpreadGoodNews.

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Shields is accepting comments featuring photos of your hero on his Facebook page. You can click here to enter by sharing your story. While you’re there, read through the comments for a much needed daily dose of positivity.

Who is your hero? Starting next week, I’ll highlight them on Channel 9. Reply and post their picture. Keep the hero shoutouts coming! #SpreadGoodNews

Posted by Brian Shields, WFTV on Tuesday, March 17, 2020

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Starting next week, Shields said he will be highlighting your stories on Channel 9.

Stay tuned to Channel 9 Eyewitness News to hear some of the good news happening during these trying times across Central Florida and the globe.

Sarah Wilson

Sarah Wilson, WFTV.com

Sarah Wilson joined WFTV Channel 9 in 2018 as a digital producer after working as an award-winning newspaper reporter for nearly a decade in various communities across Central Florida.

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