TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 7, 2015) - VHA Home HealthCare presents its 10th annual Heart of Home Care Award to three inspirational family caregivers.
| What: | Caregiver luncheon, discussion panel, award presentation and photo opportunity | |
| Who: | Heart of Home Care Award Recipients | |
| • | Single mom Joanne Barker is the primary caregiver to her son Christopher, 14, who has a rare form of dystonic cerebral palsy. Joanne's determination and heart have helped Christopher defy the odds of his diagnosis every step of the way. | |
| • | For 52 years Dora O'Brien has cared for her son Kevin, who lives with myositis ossifican, a rare and debilitating disease. Despite the condition's grip, Dora and Kevin's "glass half full" approach to life is truly inspiring. | |
| • | Farmer Fred Heeney has been married to Elizabeth, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, for 64 years. Fred's unwavering love for his wife is a real-life version of the popular movie, "The Notebook." | |
| Panel Discussion "Caregiving in the 21stCentury" | ||
| Moderator: Nancy Wilson, former CBC broadcaster | ||
| Caregiver Panelists: | ||
| Elizabeth Linton | ||
| Joyce Nunn | ||
| Tom O'Reilly | ||
| Kathleen Smith | ||
| This event is possible thanks to sponsors: TELUS, Teak Printing Services, Standard Life and PACE Consulting. | ||
| When: | Monday, May 11, 2015 | |
| Caregiver Luncheon: 12:45 - 2:15 p.m. (held prior to the award presentation at The Keg Steakhouse and Bar 2201 Yonge Street, Toronto) | ||
| Reception: 2:30 - 3:00 p.m. | ||
| Discussion Panel -Nancy Wilson: 3:00 - 3:40 p.m. | ||
| Award Presentation: 3:40 - 4:00 p.m. | ||
| Where: | VHA Home HealthCare | |
| 30 Soudan Ave. Toronto | ||
| Training Room, Ground Floor | ||
Contact Information:
VHA Home HealthCare
Pam Stoikopoulos
Communications Manager
416-489-2500 ext. 4344
pstoik@vha.ca
Pam Stoikopoulos
Communications Manager
416-489-2500 ext. 4344
pstoik@vha.ca