About 300 people attended the 4th annual Heroes In The Home events over the last week in Windsor, Sarnia and Chatham.
Those in attendance helped celebrate and share the stories of 129 inspirational and dedicated caregivers who received the recognition this year.
“It is an exciting opportunity for us to really say thank you back to individuals who are caregivers for loved ones, family or friends who are staying at home,” CEO Lori Marshall told the Sydenham Current at the Chatham-Kent event.
“We know that very often there have to be supports available in the home in order for them to stay there and we know that we couldn’t do what we do without those family members and friends friends who actually provide the bulk of service in the home. Socialization, everything that is wonderful for people to be able to stay there.”
Marshall said the event was their chance to say thank you.
The 2016 Heroes In The Home for the Chatham-Kent region are:
– Glenn Ainsworth
– Melissa Alliet
– Greg Bondy
– Sarah Cartier
– Heather Ceccacci
– Kathie Claeys
– Cathy Copeland
– Betty Cunningham
– Tina Drew
– Colleen Glover
– Meredith Guilbault
– Nanette Hebert-Martin
– Peggy Hoover
– Peggy Johnson
– Andrea LaBonte-Brown
– Jane Labute
– Jeff Lamont
– Maureen MacDonald
– Sandy McLean
– Melanie Miron
– Lorrie O’Rourke
– Rose Peseski
– Marg Riehl
– Maggie Rivait
– Tonya Smith
– Brenda Vanderkley
– Lisa Walker
– Terri Warren
– John Warren
– Donna Allalee
– Loree Bailey
– Shiann Bembridge
– Rick Bernard
– Mikayla Depencier
– Helen Heersma
– Olivia Huckle
– Jinger Johnston
– Amanda Woods
– Roz Sterling
– Cassie Fulmer
– Suzie Stewart
– Vada Thompson-Tait
– Christine Collins
– Diane Maguire
– Stacey Ronse
– Linda Rose
– Jennifer Tape-Samson
– Madelaine Shanks
– Sue Arnold
– Marthese Bray
– Sabrina Cudmore
– Margherita Greco
– Barbara Marlatt
– Michelle Stocking
– Dr. Stephen David Jones
– Margaret LaFleche
– Lisa Franks
– Henry Dekker
– Sandra Fysh
– Dana Haggith
– Delynn Miller
– Dave Rice
– Kelly Roy
– Warren Reinisch
– Michelle Reinisch
About Heroes In The Home
Heroes In The Home recognizes exceptional caregivers who go above and beyond the call of duty in taking care of the ones we love. Each year, the Erie St. Clair CCAC hosts celebrations across the region, thanking paid and unpaid caregivers for their hard work and dedication. The CCAC has recognized nearly 350 Heroes since the program began in 2013.
About The Erie St. Clair Community Care Access Centre (CCAC)
The Erie St. Clair CCAC is dedicated to enhancing the health, quality of life and independence of individuals in our communities by offering a single point of access to home and community services. Serving over 39,000 patients across the region annually, we assist patients in making informed choices about health care options and we work to ensure that the right care is available at the right time and place. To access our services, call 1-888-447-4468 or go to www.healthcareathome.ca/eriestclair. Also, visit the www.eriestclairhealthline.ca for information on health and social services in your community.
Here are a few photos from the event:
– Photo credit: Sydenham Current
