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Congress and the White House recognizes LifeCircle and Kudos Awardees

Photo courtesy of David Casterline

PHOTO CAPTION:  Pictured above during LifeCircle Alliances’ Kudos for Community Caregivers Awards are (l-r) Kate Hanley, Mistress of Ceremonies and Member of the Board of LifeCircle with US Congressman Gerry Connolly.  During his comments at the event, the Honorable Congressman Gerald E. Connolly presented a statement entered into the Congressional Record recognizing the recipients of the Kudos awards and applauding the efforts of LifeCircle Alliances.    Congressman Connolly states “As a strong advocate for public-private partnerships, I commend LifeCircle Alliances for its creative approach to addressing these very important challenges within our community”.

Executive Director, Christine Hyland reported that Joining Forces has taken note of the hard work and enthusiasm of all caregivers and the LifeCircle Alliances team.  They included these efforts on their White House Blog. Joining Forces is a national initiative, housed in the Office of First Lady Michelle Obama, that mobilizes all sectors of our society to give our service members and their families the opportunities and support they have earned.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2011/09/30/outstanding-community-care-givers-recognized

 

 

Fairfax, VA – With close to 250 in attendance, guests at LifeCircle Alliances’ 2nd Annual Kudos for Community Caregivers Awards concluded this event was a resounding success.  Award recipients were recognized at the charity’s Second Annual Kudos for Community Caregivers Awards breakfast held at the Mason Inn Hotel & Conference Center on the campus of George Mason University, Fairfax.  This annual awards program recognizes outstanding volunteer caregivers in the Fairfax County area.  

The Honorable Kate Hanley acted as Mistress of Ceremonies.  During his comments at the event, the Honorable Congressman Gerald E. Connolly presented a statement entered into the Congressional Record recognizing the recipients of the Kudos awards and applauding the efforts of LifeCircle Alliances.

 

Lead sponsor was Coordinated Services Management, providing professional and caring management services for retirement community owners.   Additional sponsors for the event included Inova Health System; Thomas West Financial Services; CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield; Virginia Spine Institute; Reston Hospital Center; MVLE, Inc.; The Mason Inn; Fairfax Innovation Center; Needham, Mitnick and Pollack PLC; The Washington Group; Jean Galloway Ball PLC; Comfort Keepers; Buckley’s for Seniors; Vista Wealth Management; Graceful Care; Middleburg Bank; the Helen Kellar Institute for Human disabilities, St. John Neumann Catholic Church of Reston.  

LifeCircle is a 501c(3) nonprofit charitable organization in Fairfax County, Virginia. The mission of LifeCircle is to partner with the community to create independent living solutions for older adults and/or adults with developmental, intellectual and physical disabilities including our veterans.   LifeCircle also supports the needs of their families, caregivers and service providers.  

Five Fairfax County volunteer caregivers/organizations/groups have been chosen through an application and selection process conducted by the nonprofit earlier this year.  Each award recipient was recognized and received the Kudos for Community Caregivers Award during the event. 

A third of our neighbors are providing care for a family member or friend.  The selected volunteer caregivers are among some 50 million Americans who act as caregivers, providing non-paid assistance for a family member or friend who needs support, physical aid and/or guidance with health and medical decisions.

 

2^nd Annual Kudos for Community Caregivers Award Recipients:

2011 Kudos for Community Caregivers Award Recipients:

Inas Eldarwish. Falls Church

Nominated by Donna Goldbranson, Executive Director SPARC in Reston and McLain(Specially Adapted Resource Clubs) for young adults with life-long disabilities

 

The Belvoir Woods Healthcare Center Family Council at The Fairfax

Nominated by Lisa Knock, Belvoir Woods Healthcare Center, Fort Belvoir

 

 Linda Walthall and Family, Vienna

Nominated by Carol Bracey, Center Nurse Coordinator,

                                                Lewinsville Adult Day Health Care Center, McLean

Colonel Christine Ingle (Ret.), Woodbridge

Nominated by Lynn Nestor, DeWitt Army Hospital, Preventive Medicine, Fort Belvoir