As many of you know,.....I've volunteered at Shepherd Center (the
ABI.....Aquired Brain Injury........floor) EVERY Thursday
afternoon/evening........for the past 6+ years.
It
is my favourite day of the week. I can go there at 4 pm, exhausted
from a productive day of decorating,....and 3 hours later, leave
REFRESHED with my head back-on-straight.
I volunteer in honour of my buddy, Michael O'Neill, who was my first Design-Assistant at Beverly Hall Furniture Galleries.
Michael and I email each other often,.......CHECK OUT his new apartment.......even with a brain injury, he can still decorate with flair and sophistication. I'm so proud of my friend, Michael.
Last year, I was asked to be on the Shepherd Center Advisory Board, an honour to be sure.
In memory of my late father, Corp. James R. Sunderland, Sr. (WWII, South Pacific), I accept donations from my many friends and clients for Shepherd Center's SHARE PROGRAM.
I love to "Pay It Forward,"......ESPECIALLY for Shepherd Center.
Give if you can, or forward this to an American friend who values our Military as much as I do.
Thanks, All!
http://www.shepherd.org
https://www.facebook.com/shepherdcenter
http://msunderland.com/shephardcenter.php
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Cheers,
Mark
Keep up the great work Mark! I've heard good things about Shepherd Center. After my wife's injury and initial rehab, she attended a program in South Florida called the Center for Neuro Recovery. The trainers at this facility helped her with strengthening which led to more independence. Now she has been able to return to work and be far more productive.
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