By Adam Swift
The Revere City Council awarded a Certificate of Merit to Brooke DiNuccio on Monday night in recognition of her calm, quick thinking, and heroic actions during a recent medical emergency involving her grandfather.
DiNuccio was able to control severe bleeding following a postsurgical complication until emergency personnel arrived, helping to save her grandfather’s life.
The motion to award the certificate to the 2024 Winthrop High School graduate was introduced by Councillor-at-Large Michelle Kelley.
“It’s my honor to recognize a young woman whose courage, composure, and quick thinking made all the difference during a frightening medical emergency,” said Kelley. “Brooke DiNuccio found herself in a situation that many adults struggle with. Following her grandfather Tom DiNuccio’s surgery, a major artery unexpectedly reopened causing severe and dangerous bleeding for him at home; it was a shocking and gruesome scene, one that could have easily caused anyone to panic.”
Brooke remained calm, acted quickly, and focused on what needed to be done for her grandfather’s wellbeing, Kelley said.
“She worked to contain bleeding, called 911 immediately, and stayed by her grandfather’s side until emergency personnel arrived,” said Kelley. “Her ability to stay composed under such intense pressure was extraordinary. Had Brooke not been there, the outcome could have been far worse.
“At such a young age, Brooke demonstrated remarkable maturity, strength, and compassion.”
Brooke showed the kind of courage and selflessness that deserves to be recognized by the city council and community, Kelley added.
“Her family is deeply grateful for her actions, and tonight we recognize her for stepping up when it mattered the most on behalf of the Revere City Council,” Kelley said.