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lect group of runners up, who have been honored as 2009 Champions of Senior Living. For more information and press releases about Hero Award recipients or Champions of Senior Living, e-mail editor@alfa.org.

Here are the 2009 ALFA Hero Award recipients.

residents. His gentle and understanding approach to resident care is among his greatest attributes.

ALFA volunteer Hero: Ricky Fox, volunteer, Morningside of sumter, Sumter, SC, a Five star senior Living community. The contributions Fox makes to the community’s staff and residents go far beyond dis-

tributing mail or helping with activities. It is his kind heart and the connections he makes with everyone at Morningside of Sumter that make him an integral part of the team.

For information about making nominations for next year’s competition, contact Nathan Nickens at nnickens@alfa.org. ❏

ALFA executive director Hero: Joan car-ney, executive director, Hoffman sum-merWood community, West Hartford, CT. Promoting dignity and self-esteem among Summer Wood residents is a priority for Carney, who herself participates in resident activities such as the bell ringers group that performs throughout the community. Employees say they are proud to call her their boss.

ALFA staff Member Hero: Kasey gobin, director of dining services, emeritus at south Windsor, CT, an emeritus senior Living community. Gobin is praised by his peers as a selfless leader who has transformed the community’s dining services department into an integral part of overall resident care. In the interest of maximum nutrition and quality, he has taught his staff to make various breads, pastries, and desserts from scratch as well as how to adapt intricate recipes to residents’ needs and preferences.

ALFA caregiver Hero: Amparo Machuca, reminiscence care manager, sunrise at cinco Ranch, Katy, TX, a sunrise senior Living community. Machuca immerses herself in making each day a joyful one for residents. From dressing up in festive costumes and taking fun photos of residents to share with family members to carving intricate fruit baskets and making special ornaments during the holidays, Machuca is an energizing inspiration to everyone at the residence.

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ALFA nurse Hero: curtis Bond, LPN, southerland Place Midlothian, Midlothian, VA, a Brookdale senior Living community. Bond was humbled when he read the nomination letter, penned by the community’s then-receptionist Susan Lee, that resulted in this award. The letter speaks to the compassion, respect, integrity, and overall excellence that has made Bond valued and loved by his colleagues and

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