On Thursday, April 15, 2010 three volunteer families were recognized by Orange County United Way at the Spirit of Volunteerism Awards Ceremony at the Disneyland Resort and Hotel.
Team Cohen, Cristine, Rob, Sam and Jack, were recognized for their support of United Way as the youngest Leaders’ Society donors! After Sam collected donations for his eight-birthday instead of gifts, his family recognized the impact their gifts could make and quickly thought, “How can we do more.” The Cohen family had a garage sale that brought in more than $1,000 dollars for our Community Impact Fund and have a car was scheduled for June 5, 2010. Thank you Team Cohen for your creative, family engagement volunteer and donation efforts!
Team Willis is composed of George, Dewane, Geordan and Geornay who are some of United Way’s biggest advocates! In addition to George serving in various leadership roles, he also believes in sharing his legacy of giving and volunteerism with his children. Most notably, this past Thanksgiving, George, his wife Dewane, his son Geordan and his daughter Geornay, with a friend, joined United Way at a local food bank to assist in creating food baskets for needy families (pictures attached). After the event, George shared how much he enjoyed the volunteer event. “Not only was it special for us to be together and do something we enjoyed as a family. The memory of my son taking the baskets to the cars of those who needed it most is a memory for all times. There was also a new mile stone with my daughter bringing her best friend to assist on her friend’s Birthday.
Team Quackenbush was also recognized for their family volunteer efforts and for the volunteer commitment of Steve and Shirley who are the 2010 Tocqueville Society Co-Chairs. Shirley and Steve have continued to promote the importance of giving back to those in need to their children Reed and Marshall. As Tocqueville Society members, the Quackenbush family spends time participating in volunteer activities – like packing food boxes for the hungry and making holiday care packages. Thank you team Quackenbush team for your outstanding committment to Orange County United Way, and our community!
In the words of Walt Disney, “It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.” Thank you to our fabulous volunteers!
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