| Volunteer Annie Pick honored |  |  |
| By Donna Korando, Features and commentary editor |
| Posted 11:24 am, Wed., 12.8.10 |
 Wings of Hope volunteer Annie Pick will receive the Missouri Senior Service Award on Monday, Dec. 13. According to a press release from Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder's office, "This award is intended to promote and highlight the positive accomplishments Missouri's senior citizens provide their local communities." (Photo from the White House from April 2009 recognition of volunteers)"To qualify, the candidate had to volunteer a minimum of 40 hours per year; Annie, like many of our dedicated volunteers, gives 10 times that to Wings of Hope," said Michele Rutledge, vice president of the organization. "Without volunteers, we couldn't function - it's volunteer pilots, doctors, nurses, mechanics and administrators like Annie that enable this charity to serve the poor in this state and beyond." Wings of Hope was founded in 1962 and operates a medical relief and air transport programs. Contact Beacon features and commentary editor Donna Korando. |
NICE ANNIE.
ReplyDeleteGRANNY LOU
Thank Granny, as you know I love my volunteer work at Wings of Hope, it is a GREAT organization and does so much good, it is an honor just to be able to work with them.
ReplyDeleteWINGS OF HOPE FLEW ONE OF MY FRIENDS TO BE TREATED IN TEXAS A FEW YEARS AGO. SINCE THEN HE DIED. I'M BEST FRIENDS WITH HIS WIFE STILL. SHE ALSO HAD CANCER.
ReplyDeleteGRANNY
That's interesting to hear Granny - all of our pilots are volunteers and at the ready whenever they are needed.
ReplyDeleteAnnie, congratulations! I'm proud to be your friend. I'll be thinking of you on Monday.
ReplyDeleteThank you Camille. :)
ReplyDeleteNice job mom!
ReplyDeleteThank you son.
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS ANNIE!!! How wonderful! How satisfying that must feel to be part of something so wonderful!
ReplyDeleteYou are not only being a light to other but an inspiration...thank you for all you do.
mare
Thanks Mare. Service to others is its own reward, I do hope the publicity will encourage other seniors to get involved in organizations that are near and dear to them. Of course I am partial to Wing of Hope and lucky to have it based here in my own community. There are so many ways people can help with their time and service.
ReplyDeleteWow, Annie!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the award. Thank you so much for making your community a better place to live!
jim
Thank you for your nice comment, Jim. Happy New Year!
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