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Best Practices – Provider

Submission date: 9-9-09
Submitted by: Kathy Harkleroad
Provider name: RHD in Walton County
APD Area:  1

Practice
Provider solicits persons’ preferences regarding volunteering to prepare and serve a dinner for cancer survivors as part of the American Cancer Society Relay for Li8fe celebration. Persons who choose to participate in this community event were transported by natural or paid supports to the event where they worked together to prepare, serve and clean up after socializing with their communi8ty members who were appreciative of the efforts to recognize their challenges of overcoming cancer.

Who Benefits? How?
This assists persons in learning how to help others and serve their community while learning about teamwork and gaining the satisfaction of taking care of others who are in need. They were able to see friends and learn new skills because they were also responsible for decorations and planning the meal. Staff also had the opportunity to learn more about the persons they serve because they were peers contributing to their community together.