From left: William Andrews, chairman and co-founder, Sherly Demosthenes-Atkinson, CEO and
NYS Sen. Kevin Parker.
Photograph by Patrick Buddington
In a world that always strikes at an unrelenting tempo, it’s simple to miss the quiet heroes amongst us — the caregivers who selflessly dedicate their lives to the well-being of others.
The Circle of Care Awards, an annual recognition program offered by the CABS Well being Community, held on the luxurious Gianda on the Water in Brooklyn, acknowledged, and celebrated these unsung heroes, who usually work behind the scenes in offering important care to these in want.
Cabs Well being Community organized and hosted the occasion on October 12. It’s a not-for-profit well being administration company and group with a 40-year historical past of service to New Yorkers, significantly these within the vibrant group of Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn.
The group’s dedication to offering accessible and high quality healthcare providers has left an indelible mark on the lives of numerous New Yorkers. Sherly Demosthenes-Atkinson, the CEO of CABS Well being Community, expressed her deep appreciation for the caregivers and the group through the awards ceremony.
This 12 months’s occasion, hosted by the charismatic WBLS radio persona Déjà Vu Parker introduced collectively a various group to acknowledge and honor the exemplary people who go above and past in offering care and assist.
Parker, along with her infectious vitality and heat, set the stage for a night crammed with heartfelt gratitude. She famous, “It’s a privilege to be a part of an occasion that shines a light-weight on those that usually work within the shadows. The Circle of Care Awards is a reminder that the work of caregivers is just not solely very important however deserves recognition and appreciation.”
Demosthenes-Atkinson emphasised the importance of the Circle of Care Awards, stating, “Our caregivers are the guts and soul of our group. They embody the values of compassion, dedication, and selflessness. The Circle of Care Awards is our method of claiming ‘thanks’ and acknowledging the unimaginable influence these caregivers have on the lives of these they serve.”
One of many highlights of the night was an inspiring speech by William Andrews, chairman and co-founder. Andrews a visionary chief who has devoted his life to constructing a more healthy and extra linked group, spoke passionately in regards to the origins of the group and the significance of recognizing the on a regular basis heroes in our midst.
Williams shared, “After we began CABS Well being Community 40 years in the past, our imaginative and prescient was to create an area the place everybody, no matter their background or circumstances, may obtain high quality healthcare. The Circle of Care Awards is an extension of that imaginative and prescient, a technique to have a good time the caregivers who embody the spirit of group care.”
The awards ceremony featured a number of classes, every highlighting a unique side of care-giving excellence. Classes included “Excellent Care Giver, Shopper and Caregiver Partnership, CABS Administrative Employees.
Dr. Abdelraham Salem acquired The Neighborhood Associate Award. He’s a global pioneer in handbook and bodily remedy and director and founding father of American Handbook Remedy.
The nominees and winners had been chosen by means of a rigorous choice course of, with a panel of group leaders, healthcare professionals, and former awardees collaborating within the decision-making course of.
The occasion showcased emotional tales of caregivers who’ve made a profound influence on the lives of these they serve.
From the devoted caregiver who went above and past to consolation a affected person of their ultimate moments to the group volunteer who tirelessly labored to make sure entry to important providers, every story painted a vivid image of the compassion and dedication that outline the Circle of Care awardees.
Because the night unfolded, it grew to become clear that the Circle of Care Awards was not simply an awards ceremony; it was a testomony to the power of group bonds and the ability of people coming collectively to make a distinction.
The spirit of unity and appreciation permeated the venue, creating an environment of gratitude and inspiration.
