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In Honor

In Honor

 

National Citizens’ Coalition for Nursing Home Reform  

IN TRIBUTE

Elma L. Holder  
NCCNHR Founder . Advocate . Visionary . Mentor
. Heinz Chairman's Medal Recipient

Read about Elma receiving the 2006 Heinz Chairman's Medal for lifetime achievement.

Visit a special page of virtual flowers, balloons, warm fuzzy things and well wishes from friends and colleagues during Elma's illness and recovery.

Tributes 2008

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We are grateful to have received generous donations in honor of the following extraordinary individuals:
(This list is updated regularly)

 

Sarah Greene Burger

    Jeff Rusk

 

Toby Edelman

    Lou O'Reilly   

 

Harriet and Floyd Flowers

    Nancy Flowers

 

Kathy Gannoe - "In honor of Kathy Gannoe who lovingly cared for her parents for many years."
    Alice H. Hedt
    NCCNHR Friends
 
 Andrew Hamilton
    Rosalie G. Weener

 

Charlene Harrington

    Diana J. Mason

 

Anne Hart

    Zita Dresner

    Meredith Hart

 

Alice H. Hedt

    Barbara Frank - "In honor of Alice's leadership."

    Cilla Laula

    Beverly S. Patnaik

    NALLTCO (National Association of Local Long-Term Care Ombudsmen) - "Rather

       than sending flowers or candy, we send this donation to NCCNHR as a way

       of wishing Alice a speedy and complete recovery."

     

Alison Hirschel - "In honor of the gracious, generous, brilliant and beautiful Alison

       Hirschel."

    Toby Edelman 

 

David J. Hoey

    Rosalie G. Weener

    

Elma Holder, NCCNHR Founder

    Faith Fish

    Bill and Peggy Long

    Virginia "Gina" Simpson (former Board member)

 

Janet Huff - "In honor of my Mom, the Greatest Caregiver ever."

    Sherry Culp

 

Joani Latimer

    Kathy Pryor

 

Louise Morris

    Becky Krimstein  

 

NCCNHR: The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care - "In

       appreciation for the support that NCCNHR has provided since our inception

       over 8 years ago."

    TLC 4 Long Term Care Residents

 

David and Charlotte Stephens

    Caroline Stephens

 

Janet Wells - "In honor of Janet's determined, passionate, and effective advocacy to

        keep the long term care consumer voice strong in Washington."

    Alison Hirschel

 

Tributes 2007

Deanne Bacco - "In honor of Deanne Bacco Executive Director of Kansas Advocates for Better Care who retired October 2007."

    Margaret Farley

 

Sarah Greene Burger
    Barbara Frank

    Jeanie Kayser-Jones

    Barbara Yellen

 

Ms. Gloria Calovini

    Margaret Niederer

Thomas Church
    Ruth Church

Toby Edelman

    Sarah Greene Burger
    Daniel Sambol and Phyllis Rickler

Faith Fish
    Jennifer Rosenbaum and family

Curmet Forte

    Diane Menio

Frank Galus
    Mr. and Mrs. Andy Newman

Robyn Grant

    Michelle Niemier - In honor of Robyn Grant - "Advocate Extraordinaire"

    Paul J. Severance

 

Mary Stark Harper

    Martha Mohler

Alison Hirschel
  
 Linda J. Hansell
    Louis Tannen and Catherine Carr

Elma Holder
    Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Bonnyman, Jr.

    Karen Ferguson

    Gary Hammonds

Joani Latimer
    Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pryor

Judith Magnum
    Diane Menio

 

Kevin McLean

    Mr. and Mrs. Spinella

 

George Potaracke - "George Potaracke for many years of leadership and mentoring."

    Beverly Laubert

 

Elizabeth Scheid-Delaney - "In honor of Liz Delaney (Idaho) The Local Ombudsman who was supportive and kind during my mother's recent illness."

    Alice H. Hedt

Karen Sonnwald - "A NCCNHR friend and advocate who runs and fundraises in memory of her father"
    Alice H. Hedt

Janet Wells - "in honor of her speedy recovery"
    Toby Edelman

 

Tributes 2006

Pamela Berry
    Margaret Farley

Sadie Carson - In honor of her 80th birthday
    Margaret Farley

Joan Marie Clement - "She is my dearest mother and a strong advocate for the elderly."
   Lesley Ann Clement

Toby Edelman
   Daniel Sambol

Faith Fish
   Robyn Grant

Loreen Flicker - My mom who is now in an assisted living home.
    Alice Hedt

Barbara Frank
   Pamela Larson

Robyn Grant
   Paul Severance

Alice Hedt
   Robyn Grant
   Carol Teal

Alison Hirschel
   John Fuzak - "For her dedication in helping the elderly at the retirement center."
   Diane Menio
   Carol Teal

Elma Holder
   Margaret Farley
   Alison Hirschel
  
Mr. & Mrs. Victor H. O'Reilly
   Patty Robertson
   Jay Smith
   Your Loving Friends
   Your Thankful Friends   

Sara Hunt
   Robyn Grant

Hurricane Victims
   Jacquelyn Richard

Sylvia Kilpatrick
   Steven Kilpatrick

Joani Latimer
   Lucy Pryor, Scott Pryor, Kathy Pryor

Marion G. Lothrop
   
Priscilla Laula

Sheila Harris Madison - "In honor of her courage."
    Margaret Farley

William (Bill) Mania
   Toni Wilson

NCCNHR Staff - In honor of their tireless advocacy on behalf of long-term care residents
    Anonymous

Nutty Buddies - "In appreciation of the support, friendship and humor."
   Alice H. Hedt

Thanking everyone for the years of friendship, fun and love in serving on the NCCNHR Board.
    Renee Sanders

Hollis Turnham
   Robyn Grant

 

 

Tributes 2005

Sarah Burger
    Jeanie Kayser-Jones

Martha Deaver - "We are proud of Martha for Wining the NCCNHR 2005 Janet Tulloch Memorial Award"
    Arkansas Advocates for Nursing Home Residents.

Robyn Grant
    Michelle Niener

Alice H. Hedt
    Sarah Greene Burger

Alison Hirschel - "We are grateful for Alison's dedication to advocacy for the elderly."
    Pam Lessiter

Elma Holder 
    Ruth Fort
    Barbara Frank
    Jeanie Kayser-Jones
    Katherine Wery -- "Elma was one of the first to champion NH patients and their bewildered, overwhelmed families!"

Steven Kilpatrick
    Laura Kilpatrick -- "Steven is a wonderful person.  I am so lucky to have him as my brother."

Constance Marks
    F.W. Wechsler 

Wendy Meltzer - Illinois Citizens for Better Care
    Margaret Niederer

Joani Latimer
   Lucy and Robert Pryor

Anne McGarrah - "My sister has been a resident for 3 years now. She and I are big NCCNHR fans and want you to keep up the good work."
    Rob McGarrah

NCCNHR's Dedicated Staff
    Steven Kilpatrick

NCCNHR's 30th Anniversary
    Ruth Knee

Nutty Buddies - "In appreciation for their support of NCCNHR and their help to me."
    Alice Hedt

Cynthia Rudder
   
Anonymous
    Richard Mollott

Karen Sonnwald - A fine advocate and "runner" for NCCNHR
    Alice H. Hedt

Janet Wells
    Lou O'Reilly

Sue Wheaton
   
Deanna Okrent
   

 

Tributes 2004

William Benson
   Gilfix and La Poll Associates, Palo Alto, CA

Sarah Burger
   Don and Daphne Wallace
   Jeanie Kayser-Jones

Joan Marie Clement - "She is my dearest mother and a strong advocate for the elderly."
    Lesley Ann Clement

Faith Fish
   Anonymous
   Anonymous

Barbara Frank
   Elma Holder
   A. Paul Hollings

Kathi Friedman
   Sarah Greene Burger

Alice Hedt
   Diane Menio
   Deanna Okrent
   Naomi Segal
   Anna Spinella

Alison Hirschel
   Kate White

Charlene Harrington
   Anonymous   
   Diana J. Mason

Elma L. Holder - NCCNHR founder, advocate, visionary.
   Jane L. Barney
   Randi and Ben Blom
   Barbara Frank
   Dick and Marilyn Gulledge
   Jeanie Kayser-Jones
   Susan Lanspery
   Pamela J. Larson
   Andy and Ruth Newman
   Deanna Okrent
   Naomi Segal
   Jay Smith
   Carol A. Tschop

Ruth I. Knee
   Elma Holder

Joani Latimer
   Kathryn L. Pryor

Aida Massetti
   Mary Ann Wilner

Diane Menio
   Rebecca S. Phillips

New Mexicans for Quality Long-Term Care - 10th Anniversary
   Lois Jones

P.J. Nicholson
   Thomas H. Green

Anna Spinella
   Loretta K. Barrett Naylor

Social Workers Across the Country Who Have Helped Improve the Quality of Long-Term Care
   Ruth Knee

The NCCNHR Staff
  
Alison Hirschel

The “Nutty Buddies”
  
Alice Hedt

Sue Wheaton
    Happy Birthday from Barbara Frank and Elma Holder

 

Last update: 11/10/08




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