Summer 2012 - Madison Cortland ARC

4 - Madison Cortland ARC - Summer 2012 WE RESPECT EACH OTHER
Love and
Legacy
Carries On
In 2012, Sandra DuBuke shared
her and her son’s story. Sandy
opened up her home and her heart
to share her very personal story
about her son Chad who was born
with Noonan’s Syndrome. Below
are excerpts from Sandy’s story in
her own words:
“Early on, his doctors didn’t think that he would live
very long. They thought he would be lucky if he made
it to age 10, I guess we proved them wrong. Doctors
said he would never walk or talk and he did it all!”
Chad, whose name means “strong and lion-like”
is now in his 30’s. Each year we have with him is a
gift.”
Caring for her son is a big job. His needs will only
grow as he ages. Chad’s older brother Aaron and
younger sister Abby help care for him as well. Chad
requires 24 hour care and Sandy is thankful for the
ARC and family members that help .
“Chad is my number one. He’s very energetic. I’ve
always had to focus on Chad. Someday when he’s out
on his own and I’m unable to care for him, I want
to know that someone else will be focused on him as
well.”
“We’ve all had quite the education. Chad has taught
me patience. When he was born I had to grow up very
fast. I gained self confidence.”
“Not everybody gets a Chad. I’m pretty lucky.”
In addition to being a parent of a child with a
disability, Sandra DuBuke was employed by Madison
Cortland County
Cortland’s Lorena Bossard,center, Residence Manager and
ARC’s Ray Lewandowski recognize Mary Murray, for her work
ethic.
Madison Cortland ARC is pleased to announce the
Employee of the 2012 First Quarter: MARY
MURRAY “Mary has a great work ethic. She advocates
for the folks on a daily basis and encourages their
independence”, said Lorena Bossard, Residence Manager
in Cortland. Ray Lewandowski presented the award
and noted that she is the type of employee that Madison
Cortland ARC is very proud to have on board.
Employees of the Quarter
Madison County
photo by Jim Cooke
Cortland ARC. Her career started in direct care over
30 years ago in the Early Learning Center and then
she worked in the ARC Senior Program. Throughout
the years she has helped numerous parents who have
a child with disability.
In 2011, Sandy faced a battle unlike any other. She
was diagnosed with cancer. The challenge was not
only her medical care, but too, what would happen
to her son Chad. She sought help from Madison
Cortland ARC and Chad moved into the ARC
Residential Program. Knowing that her son was
properly cared for, Sandy was able to face her own
battle. On June 2, 2012 she succumbed ti the disease
leaving behind a loving family and a legacy of
helping others.
In May 2012, the Madison Cortland ARC Board of
Directors voted unanimously to create the Sandra
DuBuke Direct Care Professional Award. The award
will recognize a direct support professional who has
demonstrated an exemplary level of performance
over the course of his/her employment at Madison
Cortland ARC and has consistently demonstrated
commitment to improving the quality of life for
people who have intellectual and other development
disabilities. The award will be presented at the next
Madison Cortland ARC Annual Dinner in June 2013
Congratulating Charyl Dixon are the Residential staff: Brian
Schwartz, Jamie Woolsey, award recipient Charyl Dixon and
Jack Campbell, Assistant Executive Director at Madison
Cortland ARC .
Madison Cortland ARC is pleased to announce the
Employee of the 2012 Second Quarter: CHARYL
DIXON. “Her heart and soul is in everything she does for
the resident’s. The residents and their families feel very
comfortable with Charyl. We are very lucky to have her in
our Residential and Family Care Program.”
Ride for the ARC dedicated to
Sandra DuBuke!
2012 Ride for the ARC will be dedicated to
Sandy. It was one of her wishes to ride in
Ride for the ARC this year.
Gifts made in Memory of
Sandra DuBuke
Ralph’s Collision, Inc.
Ms. Kathleen Baltzer
Joseph & Ann Barbano
C. Rex & Joyce Burdick
Jack & Kathy Campbell
Mark & Christine Davis
James & Lois Dunn
Brittany Fiorini
Patty Gaiser
Mr & Mrs. C Micahel
Hulland
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Lamb
Rebecca D. Lare
Mr. & Mrs. David Lester
LAW DAY
Mr & Mrs. Ray
Lewandowski
Marie Maphia
Tom & Sarah Marshall
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Smith
Francis & Denise Sorrentino
Dorothy Stechyshyn
Amy Stone
Mr. & Mrs. John Swistak
Beverly Tegtmeyer
Mr. & Mrs. Doug Tudman
Jean Tudman
John & Marilyn Turnbole
James A. York
Elizabeth Worth, Esq., President of Madison County Bar
Association presents a gift in honor of Law Day to Madison
Cortland ARC. Accepting are ARC’s Erica Ostwald and Ray
Lewandowski. Erica Ostwald, ARC participant and employed
by ARC as PR Clerk, gave her first speech ever to the Madison
County Bar Association, thanking them for the gift.