The Honor Wall

Every year, throughout the month of May, we invite our community to celebrate the outstanding caregivers in their lives with an in-honor donation to Project Guardianship. These unsung heroes – family, friends, neighbors, and professionals – extend themselves time and again to improve and sustain the wellbeing of others. Whether they are picking up groceries, paying bills, accompanying their loved ones to appointments, or simply being trusted companions, caregivers are essential to the fabric of our society.

We are incredibly grateful for the caregivers listed on this tribute page. Because of their supportive, far-reaching efforts, older people and those living with disabilities are able to enjoy safer, more fulfilling, and connvected lives.

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Caregiver Honorees

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Barbara

Concern for Quaker Living

“A working group of the NY Quakers who have joined together to help members of our community, especially the elderly, get the support and care they need, and in doing so we have cared and supported each other. “

— Joan Malin

Sheila Alexander

Alison

Carol B. Anderson

Rose Aring

Farides Attencio-Gulloso

Susan Axelbank

Walker and Barry Brents

“Barry dropped everything to travel to care for my Dad when he fell last January and continues to provide financial and logistical support care. Walker calls Dad every day despite the logistics of reaching him. “

— Barbara Brents

Yajaira Brown

“Thank you to Project Guardianship's case managers.“

— Kimberly George

Kathleen Budzik

Janet Cabot

Marjorie Cadogan

Danielle Cardone

“Danielle Cardone, you are a special person! “

— Lee Wade

Barry Casowitz

Stacey Cberbatch

“I am honoring Stacey for the loving and enduring care she bestows on her elderly mother. “

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Brendan Chambers

Beth Chevere

Beth Chevere and the staff of Sunrise Senior Living in Sheepshead Bay

Alida Clemans

Alida Clemans

“Alida, my daughter, cares for me by visiting often, cutting my unruly hair, preparing delicious meals, accompanying me on errands and to appointments, and making me laugh. Along with her twin sister Shantih and Alida's daughter Zoe, I am well attended. Full disclosure: she is a Project Guardianship staff member. “

— Paula A. Roy

Alida Clemans

“She is there for me whenever I need her.“

— Mark Fenton

Molly and Parker Clemans

“They took time out of their busy lives to check on me, bring food and entertainment, move firewood, and shovel.“

— Mary J. Gerhardt

Shantih Clemans

“My sister, Shantih, is an exceptional caregiver and loving daughter for our 85-year-old mother, Paula. She makes it a priority to call her every night and see her often. She organized a family calendar to ensure regular family visits to make our mom feel more connected and less alone. “

— Alida Clemans

Jason and Julia Conlin

Barbara Corless

“I am honoring Barbara C. for the loving care she provides for her brother. “

— Kimberly George

Milton Diaz

“Thank you to Project Guardianship's case managers.“

— Kimberly George

Milton Diaz

Audrey Diop

Melanie Douglas

“My niece Melanie provided care for her mother-in-law who was dying from cancer in ways that were incredibly loving and incredibly competent. I applaud her. “

— Nancy G. Wackstein

Tanya Eggers

Marc Fenton

Bleesy Flores

Bleesy Dee Flores

Bleesy Dee Flores La Forteza

“This remarkable young woman has brought her intelligence, skills, warmth, compassion and commitment into our home. She has become like family. Forever grateful for all she has done to make our lives possible in this challenging period of our lives.“

— Anita Altman

Cheri Frank

Maxine Fredericks

Kimberly George

Kimberly George

Stephanie George

“I am honoring my sister-in-law Stephanie for the love and care she provided her grandmother throughout her life and in her final days.“

— Kimberly George

Lori Gerhardt

K. Gibbs

Julie Glynn

Ava Hall

“Thank you to Project Guardianship's case managers.“

— Kimberly George

Ellen Hargreaves

Danielle Hawkins-Lazo Pauta

“Thank you to Project Guardianship's case managers.“

— Kimberly George

Danielle Hawkins-Lazo Pauta

Heather Henderson

“Heather provided assistance with great love in care of her mother for many years and is an inspiration as she serves our community in many ways. Visiting our local nursing home and hospice center regularly to distribute Eucharist to the residents, Heather impacts so many with her compassion and love.“

— Cindy Brogan

Desiree Herzog

Ann Hoffman

“My mom cared for my grandma, with dementia, for many years. Though my grandma was about as easy as they come in her demeanor with dementia, it is emotionally and physically exhausting to be someone's primary caregiver. My mom deserves the utmost credit and I know it gave her great joy to be able to do this for my grandma. I also know (thanks to someone who communicates with spirits on the other side) that my grandma appreciated it even though she couldn't always express it. “

— Aly Carlotti

Ellen Howe

“My friend Ellen cared for her husband Russ for more then 10 years as he lived with serious heart disease. Her love, support, and patience are remarkable.“

— Diane Meier

Ellen Huneke

Nadja Jiquet

Sutarshia Johnson

“Thank you to Project Guardianship's case managers.“

— Kimberly George

Sutarshia Johnson

Brittaney Jones-Alleyne

Brittaney Jones-Alleyne

“The family of Polly Winans is indebted to Brittaney Jones-Alleyne and Vangie Morella for the extraordinary care she gave to our mother and to us since the day she entered the Osborn. We are forever grateful. “

— Eliza Rossman

Kimberley Kearns

Janet Keith

Gauri Khanna

Gauri Khanna

Gauri Khanna

“Gauri gave so much of herself during the final years of her mother's life. She deserves lots of recognition.“

— Paris William Reidhead

Angela Kim

“I am honoring Angela for all she does to manage her mother's affairs and make sure she is well cared for and nurtured.“

— Kimberly George

Nanette Lapore

Franziska Laskaris

Franziska Laskaris

Franziska Laskaris

“Franziska is amazing, caring, and dedicated. “

— Lea KixMiller

Franziska and Alexandria Laskaris

“Franziska goes above and beyond caring for her sister. She is a compassionate in her care and fierce in her advocacy. She considers her sister at all times. “

— Rebecca Beck

Jane Levine

Abby Litchfield

“Thank you to Project Guardianship's case managers.“

— Kimberly George

Abby Litchfield

Ken Majerus

Ken Majerus

“Ken was the primary caregiver for his former partner for many years. After Rael's passing, Ken has continued to be the caregiver for several people, providing food, medicine and, most importantly, companionship, on a regular basis. Ken's heart is so big as his willingness to share it. “

— Wendy Peace

Ken Majerus

Maria

Maria

Sylvia Martin Benton

Marj Mazie

Leslie McCarthy and the pastoral care committee of Brooklyn Meeting, Religious Society of Friends

Bill and Patricia McKinney

“I am honoring Bill and Patricia McKinney for their tireless and loving care for Marie.“

— Brianna McKinney

Kathleen McKinney

Isak Mendes

Antoinette Metoyer

Ann Marie Mosca Miller

Evangeline Morella

Vangie Morella

“The family of Polly Winans is indebted to Brittaney Jones-Alleyne and Vangie Morella for the extraordinary care she gave to our mother and to us since the day she entered the Osborn. We are forever grateful. “

— Eliza Rossman, Jane McKim, and Penny Winans

Vangie Morella

“It would take a full-length book to describe the incredible care Vangie took of my mom at the end of her life. Joyful, loving, adept, personal, careful - all these things and more she brought to our lives. We are forever grateful. “

— Eliza Rossman, Jane McKim, and Penny Winans

Sean Morrison

JoAnn Murphy

Sharon Myrie

Nolan Niles

“In honor of caregivers“

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Colleen O'Connor

Nadege Ott

Ali Ozgenc

“I am honoring my great friend Ali for managing his mom's affairs and helping her transition to the next realm.“

— Kimberly George

Colleen O’Connor

Christopher Pacheco

Shanice Payne

“Thank you to Project Guardianship's case managers.“

— Kimberly George

Tracy Pechette

“Tracy cared for our friend Doreen with extraordinary love, compassion, and dedication. She went above and beyond to preserve Doreen's comfort, joy, and dignity in the last months of her life. “

— Alida Clemans

A. Peterson

Ann Peterson

Peter Pullman

“For his love and care of a little white cat, Pye “

— Joan Malin

Carolyn Rodriguez

“Thank you to Project Guardianship's case managers.“

— Kimberly George

Carolyn Rodriguez

Paula A. Roy

Alix Sandra Schnee and Enrico Giordano

“Sandra and Rick's care of sweet Occhi, especially in his final years, was gentle, loving, and joyful. May all dogs be so lucky! “

— Brianna McKinney and Cole Giordano

Frank Schneiger

Jennie Schueler

Kizuna Shintani and Peter Swiatek

Marge Sladky

Jacqueline Stewart

“Thank you to Project Guardianship's case managers.“

— Kimberly George

Sarah Swingler

Sarah Swingler

Sarah Swingler

Barbara Tanzman

Eileen Tau

Ana Sofía Vergara

Charlotte Von Knobelsdorff

Dee Walker

Christy Weed

Robin Willig

“I could not have made it through the past nine months without the support and care that my sister Robin provided. From attending every doctor appointment with me and hearing the things I could not, to being with me in the hospital during my three-week stay, to giving up her own life for two months and moving in with me when I could not take care of myself. I am forever in your debt.“

— Judith Willig

Jean Wilshire

“My two sisters and I are honoring Jean who gave so much of herself to care for our mother during the last several years of her life. With love, laughter and care, this woman made sure our mother lived out her days with dignity and joy, and we are grateful.“

— Eliza Rossman, Jane McKim, and Penny Winans

Seeya Zheng

Seeya Zheng

“I have a sister with a disability who lives in a community. Seeya is my sister's house mother, who cares for my sister like a mom. Seeya brings patience, love, and a deep understanding and appreciation for who my sister is. She sees my sister as a person with dignity and purpose. Thank you Seeya for all that you do. “

— Franziska Laskaris

Seeya Zheng on behalf of Undina house co-workers

“Seeya leads a group of co-workers who extend care, personal connections and endless love towards my sister who is disabled. This donation is made in all of their honors - to the many individuals who live in Camphill and help my sister.“

— Franziska Laskaris