'Positivity Flows Through His Veins': Laguna Beach Local Hero

LAGUNA BEACH, CA — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. We’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Kristie Anderson who nominated Hans Laroche of Laguna Beach.

Local hero’s full name

Hans Laroche

Local hero’s home state

California

Local hero’s Patch

Laguna Beach

How do you know the local hero?

We work together

What does the local hero do?

Hans is the Area Director for the Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach.

Why do you believe the local hero should be recognized or honored?

For more than 20 years, Hans has made an incredible impact on every young person who has walked through the doors of the Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach's Canyon branch doors, many of which return as adults asking to see Hans.

Hans is always on hand to help everyone out, always the optimist, positivity flows through his veins as does the energy he exudes. No problem, task or challenge is too small or too big! From being on top of the roof cleaning the gutters, to driving our members in the vans, to riding bikes and go carts around the playground to hosting the kids favorite...popsicle parties!

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the local hero?

I can't even fathom how many young lives he has positively impacted through the years. He has the biggest heart and gives everything to our organization!

Thank you for all you do, Hans Laroche!

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