White Horse Village hosts 2023 Walk to End Alzheimer’s

EDGMONT — White Horse Village, a nonprofit senior living community at 535 Gradyville Road, will raise funds for the Alzheimer's Association, during the 2023 White Horse Village Walk to End Alzheimer's on Wednesday, June 21. The community is welcome to join White Horse's residents, beginning at 9:30 a.m. for raffles and activities. The walk will start at 11 a.m.

Alzheimer's Association Delaware Valley Chapter presented White Horse Village with the 2022 Top Continuing Care Retirement Community Award for raising $30,267 at last year's 2022 walk. White Horse Village has raised more than $70,000 in its first three years of fundraising for the Alzheimer's Association and received Rookie of the Year for 2020 and Top Continuing Care Retirement Community Award for 2021.

The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's is the world's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. The 2023 Walk to End Alzheimer's at White Horse is a community-wide, monthlong celebration, wholeheartedly supported by residents and team members who have volunteered countless hours to organize activities, including decorating, costume and exercise contests, in addition to many raffles.

New this year, a Duck Derby will be held Thursday, June 15, at 2 p.m., where residents and guests will sponsor ducks to race in the Wellness Center pool.

This year's Walk to End Alzheimer's co-chairs are residents Bonnie Scott and Duane Thurman and team members Susan Abtouche and Kelli Foley, who are supported by residents, team members, family members and special guests who volunteer, walk, and/or donate to raise money for a cause near and dear to many.

"The passion and involvement of so many White Horse Village participants in the Walk to End Alzheimer's is really inspiring," Scott said.

"The burden of caregiving is emotionally exhausting and all-consuming," said Kate Hermans, board member for Alzheimer's Association Delaware Valley Chapter. "Most of us have been or will be a caregiver. It is a labor of love but also a role that requires advocacy and support. By supporting the Walk to End Alzheimer's, you will provide critical resources for the estimated 800,000 unpaid caregivers in the Delaware Valley region."

This year's walk theme is a beach party, and the fundraising goal is $23,000. To register for the 2023 walk on June 21, visit https://tinyurl.com/mtp6k8dh/.

Crozer Health's Trauma team recently hosted a dinner and educational event for EMS professionals at Crozer-Chester Medical Center. The program included case reviews by trauma surgeons of patients who were treated and transported by first responders to Crozer-Chester Medical Center for additional care. Local EMS teams and EMS teams from southern New Jersey attended the event.

The surgeons offered insights into how pre-hospital care by first responders can affect a patient's outcome. Crozer Health, Inspira, and EMS crews from Gloucester County, N.J., recognized their first responders for the outstanding care they provided to patients detailed in the case reviews. The award recipients received a certificate of merit, a thank you card signed by the surgeons, and a $50 Wawa gift card. In addition, the attendees each received two EMS Continuing Credits.

"The Crozer Health Trauma team recognizes the vital role that EMS plays in the chain of survival for trauma patients," said Sandra Durgin, Crozer Health Trauma Program Director. "Every day, EMS teams go above and beyond to provide quality care to our friends, neighbors and communities. During EMS week, we wanted to recognize these EMS teams for their outstanding pre-hospital patient management. We are proud to call all our EMS colleagues partners."

Recognized from Crozer Health were Matthew Eick, Paramedic; Carlie Fiorentini, EMT; Dominick Lazaro II, Paramedic; Michael Morgan, Paramedic assistant chief; Anthony Welch, EMT; and David White, Paramedic lieutenant.

"I’m very proud of our Crozer EMS team members who are being recognized for providing superior patient care," Crozer Health EMS Chief Bruce Egan said. "EMS and the trauma team work collaboratively every day to save lives that are impacted by traumatic and life-altering events, and we are grateful for our partnership."

Gloucester County EMS staff members Emily DuBeau and Steve Paoline, as well as Inspira paramedics Steve Hubbs and Sean Chandler, were recognized for the care they provided to a patient who was ejected from his vehicle in an accident, resulting in life-threatening injuries including a traumatic brain injury. Due to the lifesaving efforts by the first responders and Crozer Health trauma team, the patient returned home in just seven weeks to continue his recovery.

The event also included educational presentations from Crozer Health trauma surgeons including Penetrating Facial Trauma by Alexander Axelrad, MD, FACS, FCCM; Resuscitation Guidelines for Penetrating Trauma by Katherine Kelly, MD, FACS; and Traumatic Brain Injuries bySunny Kar, DO.

The Foundry church will host free family movie nights, beginning Saturday, June 17, at 7 p.m. The community is welcome to beat the heat in an indoor theater and enjoy popcorn, family time, comfortable seating and a variety of family-friendly movies this summer.

The Foundry is the host of the Delco Film Festival, which celebrates its ninth year this fall. Local artists are encouraged to stop by during The Foundry's First Friday Open Mic Nights.

Movie nights are planned for June 17, July 29, Aug. 26 and Sept. 16. Open Mic nights are scheduled for July 7, Aug. 4, and Sept. 1.

The Foundry is at 25 Cedar Rd., Wallingford. For more information, visit http://www.thefoundrychurch.org/.

Immanuel Norwood and St. Matthews Woodlyn Lutheran churches will host their third Cars, Coffee and Christ, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 10 in St. Matthews parking lot, 160 Fairview Rd., Woodlyn. No pre-registration is required.

Car owners and fans can enjoy a cup of coffee and the opportunity to show and chat about their cars. Cars, Coffee and Christ combines these activities with Christian fellowship. The event is open to all makes, models and faiths. There will be coffee and snacks in addition to the opportunity to share conversation, experiences and faith. There will also be a "mailbox" for prayer requests. For more information, contact Karl McClellan at [email protected]

The Lansdowne Public Library has already begun to collect books for its big fall book sale. The library is unable to accept books with mold, bugs, odors, writing/coloring or other damage. All book sale proceeds benefit the library. For more information, call 610-623-0239.

Members of the Delaware County Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution were honored to be joined by PA State Regent Marguerite Fritch at the annual Memorial Day Ceremony and wreath presentation at the John Morton Memorial in Chester. The ceremony was led by residing Chapter Regent Nancy Taylor.

State and district officers and the Children of the American Revolution also participated in the ceremony. The State Regent has chosen the historic preservation of the Old Swedes Cemetery in Chester as her state project.

The historic Old Swedes Cemetery, the final resting place of John Morton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, is in dire need of preservation. PSSDAR will also support educational programs for local schoolchildren to learn about this historic site and their community.

For information and to donate to the project go to http://www.pssdar.org or call Barb Shaw at 610-876-0219.

Readers can send community news and photos to Peg DeGrassa at [email protected]/.

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