Congratulations to our family caregivers who have been recognized for their outstanding contributions. 

CAREGIVER OF THE YEAR
Richard Chaine

Caregiver of the Year Award Winner, Richard Chaine has been the primary caregiver for his daughter, Jocelyne, since she was born with severe cerebral palsy 33 years ago. Despite health setbacks, Richard has never wavered in his caregiving responsibilities.

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
JoAnne Welton 

Award of Excellence Winner, JoAnne Welton has two children with Dravet’s Syndrome, a severe form of Epilepsy. JoAnne provides 24/7 homecare to son, Brock, who has developmental challenges, and devotes much time to fundraising and Epilepsy awareness.

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Angie Pacheco 

Award of Excellence Winner, Angie lives the Portuguese philosophy: ‘Family takes care of family’ as a full-time caregiver for both parents – a mother with dementia and father with cancer – for the past year. Now Angie is finally getting back to ‘normal’, while still caring for her brother who lives with schizophrenia.