Tedisco Honors Mayfield Woman with 49th Senate District COVID-19 Acts of Kindness Heroes Award

Senator Jim Tedisco (R,C,I,REF-Glenville) today honored Mayfield resident Rachael Skinner with a 49^th Senate District COVID-19 Acts of Kindness Heroes Award.

Rachael is a stay at home mom who owns and runs her own photography business Reflections by Rae. During the lockdown, Rachael has taken front porch portraits for free for families in the Mayfield community and for graduating high school seniors. 

Rachael's sister is a nurse at St. Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam and with the fear of supply shortages, Rachael took it upon herself to make masks. She has made and donated hundreds of masks for seniors and people in the community. Rachael was nominated by her husband Jesse Skinner and separate nominations from Becky Allen and Tina Morey. 

“As we all work together to deal with the serious medical, social and economic impacts of COVID-19 in this dark time, I believe it’s important to recognize all those who in their own special ways are bringing some light to people’s lives and showing true acts of kindness and heroism,” said Senator Jim Tedisco. “I'm proud to represent Rachael Skinner and honor her with a 49^th Senate District COVID-19 Acts of Kindness Award and thank her for being aray of sunshine and bringing some joy into people’s lives during this crisis!”

If you know someone who is deserving of this award, please email tedisco@nysenate.gov the individual's name, address, telephone number, a brief description of their activities and their photo.