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Cigar Fest Raffle Proceeds Result in Record-Breaking Donation to LifePath Thanks to our friends at Cigars International of Bath, LifePath received a donation of more than $19,000 as the beneficiary of Cigar Fest 2008's raffle ticket sales. Cigar Fest is an annual event hosted by Cigars International the first weekend in May at Split Rock Lodge in the Poconos. The consistently sold-out event attracts more than 2000 cigar aficionados from around the world and features 25 top cigar makers with samples of their finest, premium blends. The event also includes live music and a southern style BBQ. LifePath is grateful to CI for their continuous, overwhelming support of LifePath! For more information about Cigar Fest, please visit www.cigarfest.org.LifePath Board Member Named Volunteer of the Year
Sam Jones, current LifePath board of directors 1st vice president and former board president, was recently named one of Capmark's Volunteers of the Year. Capmark launched the Volunteer of the Year Awards program this year to recognize the outstanding volunteer efforts of their employees and to encourage greater utilization of the company's community initiatives programs. The first Capmark Volunteer of the Year Award recipients were chosen for the depth and breadth of their service, their impact on the nonprofit organization and target group served, and their ability to motivate others into service. In honor of Sam's recognition, LifePath will receive a $5,000 grant. Sam is also celebrating his 30th year on LifePath's board of directors. Thanks, Sam for your hard work, dedication and commitment to our mission! Below is an except from LifePath's nomination form: Sam joined LifePath's Board of Directors in 1978. Within the first year, he became the board's president and served in that capacity for 21 years. Under his leadership, the organization grew from one program - Ridge Crest, which served 30 people with disabilities on an annual budget of $400,000 - to multiple programs in 1991 that served a total of 685 individuals with a budget of $15 million. With this strong foundation, LifePath now operates over 100 independent living facilities serving 1,200 individuals on an annual $40 million budget. Montgomery County Day Program Hosts "Souper Open House" On
April 18, 2008, LifePath's Montgomery County day services program
hosted a "Souper Open House" for the local business community. The
program was joined by 60 guests and volunteers, including special
guests U.S. Congressman Jim Gerlach and PA State Representative
Jay Moyer. In addition to a great lunch consisting of homemade soups,
breads and desserts, guests enjoyed winning door prizes donated
by local businesses, including Phillies tickets, gift certificates
and a family membership to the Elmwood Park Zoo. Guests enjoyed
having the opportunity to learn more about the program by taking
tours and meeting the consumers that attend the program. The event's
purpose was to increase awareness of LifePath and the consumers
we serve, while also forging important community connections for
our consumers. Mission accomplished! The Montgomery County day services
staff would like to thank everyone who attended the event, made
donations and helped in any way to make the event a success!
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Day program
consumer Katy with staff member, Irlande Alce.
Day program
property manager, maintenance technician and program mom,
Barbara Mancini.