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

Tributes Quick Links: 2009; 2008; 2007; 2006; 2005; 2004

We are grateful to have received generous donations in honor of the following extraordinary individuals:

(This list is updated regularly.)

Tributes 2009

Joani Latimer
Lucy & Scott Pryor

Kathy Pryor
Lucy & Scott Pryor

Tributes 2008

Sarah Greene Burger
Virginia Barlow
Jeff Rusk
Phil West
Barbara Yellen

Sarah Burger, Elma Holder, Barbara Frank and the Nutty Buddies
Alice H. Hedt - In appreciation to my friends who have supported my work at NCCNHR with encouragement, advice, money and volunteer time.

David Couch
NCCNHR Board, in appreciation for his service on the NCCNHR Board of Directors

Kammy Dawson
Mary A. Eckert

Toby Edelman
Lou O'Reilly

Hilke Faber
NCCNHR Board, in appreciation for her service on the NCCNHR Board of Directors

Gabe and Karen Flicker and their children
Alice H. Hedt - In appreciation to my brother and his wife who provided loving compassionate care to my mother for many years.

Harriet and Floyd Flowers
Nancy Flowers

Kathy Gannoe - In honor of Kathy Gannoe who lovingly cared for her parents for many years.

Robin Gobetz
Robyn Grant

Andrew Hamilton
Rosalie G. Weener

Charlene Harrington
Diana J. Mason

Anne Hart
Zita Dresner
Meredith Hart

Fred, Matthew, Melissa and Bethany Hedt
Alice H. Hedt - In honor of my husband and children who have enthusiastically supported my work at NCCNHR for eleven years.

Alison Hirschel - In honor of the gracious, generous, brilliant and beautiful Alison Hirschel.
Toby Edelman

David J. Hoey
Rosalie G. Weener

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

Joani Latimer
Kathy Pryor

Sylvia Menio
Diane Menio

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

The NCCNHR Staff
Alice H. Hedt - With gratitude for your support and hard work.Your commitment to your work and to quality of life encourages me daily. Thank you!

Ella Philon
Mike and Beverly Laubert

Paul Severance
Robyn Grant

David and Charlotte Stephens
Caroline Stephens

Paul van Westreinen
Nicky Hirschel-Burns, in appreciation for always making me pumpkin bread and being so nice when my mom is working with the Campaign for Quality Care.

Conni Vianco - In honor of my mom, an amazing advocate who helped care for our Nanny and continues to dedicate her time to helping others.
Lindsay Schwartz

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

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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

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Tributes 2006

Pamela Berry
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

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Tributes 2005

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

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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

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Last update: 01/29/09