Mitchell, a Children’s Haven Pediatric Hospice patient, has dreamed of becoming a police officer his entire life. When VNA Child Life Specialist Sarah Leavitt, BS, CCLS learned of Mitchell’s dream, she quickly made the call to the Garland Police Department and set the wheels in motion for a surprise of a lifetime.

On June 24th, Mitchell and his family were greeted with a hero’s parade and celebration. More than 30 police squad cars, fire trucks, EMS vehicles and various vintage vehicles flashed their lights and sounded their horns while active and retired officers smiled and waved to Mitchell and his family.  Representatives from across the first responder family presented him with memorabilia including coins, stickers, water bottles and t-shirts.  

At the end of the parade, Mitchell received a certificate with the designation of Honorary Garland Police Officer from Captain Danielle May on behalf of Garland Police Chief Jeff Bryan. Our sincere thanks go to ALL those who made this dream come true.  

You can learn more about our Children’s Haven Program here. Click below to watch Mitchell’s special day. https://www.vnatexas.org/videos/mitchells-life-dream-was-to-become-a-police-officer/

Do you have an hour to spare during the week this summer to deliver meals to our homebound senior neighbors? Our high-need Meals on Wheels delivery areas where we are experiencing a shortage of volunteers are Grand Prairie, Irving, Mesquite, Richardson, and West Dallas. If you have availability, please consider signing up today in the volunteer portal for a recurring route or a one-time delivery, whichever meets your needs. Corporate and community group volunteer opportunities are also available. 

Click here to sign up: https://volunteer.vnatexas.org/landing.

Feel free to reach out to one of our volunteer coordinators if you have questions or need assistance:

Karri Hopper: hopperk@vnatexas.org; (214) 689-2209

Jennifer De La Rosa: jennifer.delarosa@vnatexas.org; (214) 689-2464. 

You may also call the Volunteer Line at (214) 689-3222 for assistance.

With our fiscal year 2022 ending on June 30, I wanted to extend my greatest thanks to you for making our year so successful. From welcoming back volunteers to five-day Meals on Wheels delivery and administering flu and COVID vaccines, to expanding our Children’s Haven Pediatric Hospice program, 2022 was ushered in with continued opportunities and challenges.

With the help of our devoted, generous volunteers and supporters, the VNA team took it all in stride. Together, we are helping our North Texas seniors remain healthy and fed at home and ensuring those living with serious illness receive the comfort and care they need. Thank you for all you do to help the vulnerable clients and patients we serve. 

With gratitude,

Katherine Krause

VNA President & CEO

© VNATexas.org
1420 W. Mockingbird Ln., Suite 700, Dallas, TX 75247

VNA offers Meals on Wheels in Dallas County, and VNA Hospice Care and Palliative Care in Collin, Cooke, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Fannin, Grayson, Henderson, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman,
Navarro, Rockwall, Tarrant, Van Zandt and Wise Counties.

Unsubscribe from this newsletter instantly.