To the Editor:
On April 22, we held the 6th annual Caregivers Dinner. At this time I would like to recognize all the members of the Coalition as they attend meetings, help with fundraisers and make this dinner possible. Members are Pat Lake and Laurel Lubeck from Area Agency on Aging, Tonya Howell, Carroll County Department of Job and Family Services; Angie Maurer, Great Trail Care Center; Maureen Grady, Hospice; Mary Fe Dearth, St. John’s Villa, Bobbie Hour, Society of Equal Access; Donna Walters, Carroll County Visiting Nurses; Brenda Burnett; Bowerston /Beacon Pointe Nursing Homes, Lauren Humphrey, Alzheimers Association, Kristi Snyder, Ten Lakes Center; Kasey Rippel, Crossroads; Jacquelyn Dornberger; Cormfor Care; Sherry Fritz, Carroll Golden Age Retreat; and Susie Frew, Carroll County Health Department.
Coalition members are responsible for fundraising and putting on the dinner which is meant to recognize caregivers for an afternoon of relaxation for all they do. This year we had a Ponderosa Night, Hillbillie Hollar helped us have two successful candle sale fundraisers and we had a Shop for the Cause Day where representatives from Longaberger, Pampered Chef, Dove Chocolate, Mary Kaye Cosmetics, Premier Jewelry and Purses Etc. donated back a portion of their sales and each Coalition member donated a raffle basket. With the fundraisers, coalition members and community donations and support, we were able to offer a great afternoon of relaxation for those who give to others all year. Thanks to all who made this day possible. A special thanks to Marge Thompson and the Days Inn for always making our reception hall look amazing.
Anyone who would like to support the Caregivers Dinner, who is a caregiver or knows a caregiver you would like to get on the mailing list, or would like to nominate someone for the Caregiver of the year, should contact Tonya Howell at 330-627-2571, ext. 229.
Tonya Howell
Caregivers Coalition
Carrollton, OH
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