Granny defeats covid-19 and gives tamales to the doctors who took care of her

There are hundreds of ways to thank life for allowing us one more day in the world, especially when we manage to endure difficult trials that we thought we could not overcome. Therefore, when emerging victorious from a great battle, it is important to recognize the people who accompanied us along the way.

This is what Margarita Montañez did, a woman who, after leaving the hospital and recovering completely, fulfilled the promise she made to the doctors who treated her: to feed all the health personnel of that institution at Christmas.

Margarita fought against covid-19

Margarita Montañez wearing mask

Margarita is a 73-year-old Hispanic woman living in Los Angeles, California. Unfortunately, in April she contracted coronavirus, so she remained hospitalized and connected to a ventilator for 20 days, as she was not able to breathe on her own. But with the help of medical personnel, he began to recover.

Made a promise to the doctors who treated her

Margarita Montañez preparing the tamales for the medical staff

When she was still hospitalized, Margarita promised the doctors who treated her that if she managed to recover she would make and give them tamales for Christmas. For the doctors, receiving this gift was the least of it, as their health came first.

She kept her word

Margarita Montañez delivering the tamales at the hospital

Despite the fact that Dona Margarita left the hospital during the summer, she did not forget her promise and a few days ago she took just over 800 tamales to Cedars Sinai Hospital in Beverly Hills, of which 500 were prepared by her and the rest she bought. This gesture is his way of showing his gratitude to all the health personnel who every day continue to fight to save all possible lives during this pandemic.

I did it because I appreciate that the doctors and nurses helped me when I was in the intensive care unit for four days. I really appreciate it and that’s why I did it.

-Margarita Montañez

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