1529 Nye Road
Lyons, NY 14489
NEWS RELEASE
CONTACT: Rita B. Otterbein, President
(315) 597-5472
Valentine Balloons Bring Love and Cheer to the Residents of the Wayne County Nursing Home
On Friday, February 13, 2009 volunteers delivered over 300 18 inch Red Mylar Heart Shaped Balloons to the 190 residents of the Wayne County Nursing Home. On each of the balloons there was a hand written personalized message to the resident. It was indeed a special early Valentine’s Day. The volunteers brought love and cheer to the residents and they in turn were greeted with smiles bright with joy.
Balloons were ordered by family members and friends. For residents not receiving a balloon order, support was received from the Palmyra-Macedon Rotary Club, the Lyons American Legion Post, the Palmyra American Legion Post and the Palmyra Fire Department Auxiliary. Donations for balloons were also received from staff members, friends and families who donated for other residents.
These donations enabled the Foundation to provide balloons to all of the residents. A number of staff also received balloons as a way to say thank you for all that you do to make the Wayne County Nursing Home “a loving home away from home”.
The Valentine Balloon Project was a Fundraiser for the Wayne County Nursing Home Foundation. The Board of Directors chose this project as it spoke to their mission to enhance the quality of life for the residents of the Nursing Home.
