Spotlight on Volunteers

Vacations Strengthen Family Bonds

Michael M. enjoys family time in Orlando, FL. Family vacations are rare for children who live in a pediatric nursing home. Most residents cannot speak or move independently, so it’s pretty intimidating to take them out of the building alone, never mind on a plane,” says Beth Barton, Director of Pediatrics at Radius Pediatric Center.
But the benefits outweigh the challenges, she said. Vacations strengthen family bonds and broaden the horizons of the children. That’s why businessman Bill Hallisey, Jr. owner of Shiretown Glass and Home Improvement in Plymouth, MA, rallied area merchants to donate a total of $10,000 towards the first of what he hopes will be many trips.

[for more of the story]

Featured Question

• © 2008 H.A.L.O. Foundation
• 1330 Boylston St., Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
• (617)423-4256
• info@halofoundation.org