TONIQ́ MARSHALL WINNER OF THE NOMINATE A HERO CONTEST
Thanks to everyone who nominated a hero — someone who was helping others even though affected by the shutdown — through our Facebook page and email contest. Our winner is a young lady named Toniq́ Marshall, who was nominated by her mother, Erica Marshall. Here’s what Erica had to say about her daughter: Toniq́ Marshall is a very giving and caring young lady who dedicates her time between offering great service at Clyde's as a waitress and caring for her paraplegic brother. Toniq́ was once a college student but dropped out to care for her grandmother who suffered a stroke. She didn’t want her grandmother to wake up in a nursing home. The COVID-19 pandemic has truly affected the family finances. She has been out of work since March 12. Although I cannot provide money to her at this time, Toniq́ is a young lady who never complains and has a heart of gold, and that is why I feel she should be chosen. Turns out Toniq́ is just as lovely as her mother said! Toniq́ lives in Maryland with her brother, Torian, who just turned
31. When asked how she came by her heart of gold, as her mother put it, Toniq́ explained she has always enjoyed taking care of other people. Right now, she’s in her last year of school studying business management and enjoys interior design, party planning, and makeup, which she does for family and friends. She also loves visiting her grandmother. Toniq́ worked at Clyde’s in Georgetown, a real Washington institution, but like so many restaurant workers, she was furloughed in March. She says Clyde’s is wonderful; she loves the customers and learns something new every day. One of the great things about her job is seeing the regulars whom she loves, especially Tim, an older gentleman who visits her during lunch Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. With a smile in her voice, Toniq́ explained that Tim has been coming to Clyde’s since the 1970s and always asks to sit in her section. Toniq́ didn’t know her mom had nominated her, which made it even more fun to give her the $100 gift certificate to Chick-fil-A. Congrats, Toniq́ !
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