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Judged by the content of their character
Martin Luther King Jr. arguably said it best in his iconic “I have a dream” speech, which he delivered 57 years ago and in which he said: “I look to a day when people will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.” For the turbulent year that was 2020, there was a stronger focus on humanity with a call to action for justice and making life better. People advocated for social change and came together to assist with the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian.
And organizers of Character Day Bahamas’ Hidden Heroes Champions 2020 say the “Champions” are the people who consistently show their character strengths by their actions, words, or deeds – celebrating the good in people, and the people who make The Bahamas a great place to live. And that justice and humanity were the top character strengths of the winners of the fifth Character Day Bahamas Hidden Heroes 2020 campaign that wrapped up at the end
Last year, she drove Watson back and forth to her cancer treatments in Boston.
“She goes above and beyond with her generosity and time,” Watson said. “She just gives and never asks for anything.”
After retiring from nursing
two years ago, Durney said she had more time to volunteer in the community, including at the food pantry and thrift shop in Harwich. Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, she volunteered at the Hyannis West Elementary school as a mentor to young children. She also helps friends and neighbors in need with grocery shopping or a home-cooked meal.
“I just want to help people,” Durney said. “Especially this year.”