Sharing Service Stories » Delaware http://sharingservicestories.org Let your story inspire others Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:38:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Samuel Maugans: Providing Breathing Room For Families Living With Cancer http://sharingservicestories.org/2009/08/samuel-maugans/ http://sharingservicestories.org/2009/08/samuel-maugans/#comments Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:07:57 +0000 fordrm http://sharingservicestories.org/?p=464 SamuelMaugans

Delaware's First Lady Carla Markell, Tricia Lyons, Senator Tom Carper, Samuel Maugans

For the past six years, Sam Maugans has devoted himself to the fight against cancer through his volunteer work with The Breathing Room Foundation, a nonprofit organization that strives to provide families living with cancer with a “bit of breathing room” from their daily struggles, with the hope that they can concentrate on regaining health. On average, Sam volunteers more than 60 hours per month, relieving the burdens of families living with cancer. In 2008 alone, Sam impacted the lives of 523 families. He was also elected President of the foundation for his many, hands-on efforts. Additionally, Sam leaves no stone unturned in fundraising or helping to expand the foundation’s capacity for service.

]]> http://sharingservicestories.org/2009/08/samuel-maugans/feed/ 0 Leonard J. Young, Jr.: Spreading the Word on Public Health and Wellness http://sharingservicestories.org/2009/07/leonard-j-young-jr-city-of-wilmington-de/ http://sharingservicestories.org/2009/07/leonard-j-young-jr-city-of-wilmington-de/#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:43:30 +0000 Inglis Leslie http://sharingservicestories.org/?p=499 Leonard YoungFor more than 20 years, Leonard J. Young, Jr. has passionately served the people of Delaware by promoting, educating and volunteering in public health and wellness initiatives. He strives to make a positive, lasting difference in the lives of others by encouraging his fellow man to obtain regular preventive health screenings and incorporate healthy practices into their daily lives. Mr. Young spends countless hours preparing for health awareness events and his leadership and participation in numerous public health efforts is extensive. He also educates the community and youth groups on the hazards of substance abuse, the need for responsible sexual behavior and how to detect and prevent violent behavior in personal relationships.

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