HTC 2004 Honorees

Marguerite Stanley
Healing the Children Midlantic
Volunteer of the Year 2004

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Marguerite has been a dedicated Healing the Children volunteer behind the scenes for years. I can remember one of my first experiences working with her. In the past Healing the Children sent over the counter medicines, baby items and toiletries by truck to impoverished areas in the Appalachian Mountains. For months HTC would solicit, collect and store these items at my husband's company. The storage area left a lot to be desired. It was cramped, hot in the summer, cold in the winter and not the cleanest place, since it was located at a tree company. Before the articles could be shipped a group of volunteers would go through the donated supplies and pack them in boxes.

When Marguerite offered to help, my first thought was that the work would be too difficult for her. I certainly did not want to tell her that, so off we went to pack. Marguerite worked alongside us for hours; she never complained about the temperature (we were roasting!), never stopped to take a break and she was certainly able to lift heavier boxes than I could. I learned something on that day: Marguerite was a hard worker and could outwork me any day. We had Healing the Children in common and we became friends.

Over the years I grew to admire this quiet, gentle person, who is always willing to help in any way we ask her. Marguerite is one of those special people who can look at an average day and see precious opportunities to connect with other people in a meaningful way. As a volunteer for Healing the Children she extends a helping hand to children struggling to survive. She is truly making a contribution to the community and to the world.

Thank You Marguerite,

Your Friend Evelyn

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Peter R. Buffington Stafford Labs Orthotics & Prosthetics, L.L.C.

Peter Buffington has worked with Healing The Children Midlantic for five years. The skill needed to repair a child's body sometimes goes beyond surgery. It may be in the form of orthotics, a brace or a prosthetic limb. Whatever the child's need is, Peter is willing to help. Many of the orthopaedic cases referred to Peter are amputees. Peter provides them with the opportunity to walk and run like other children. When Peter became an HTC volunteer and part of the healing process for a child, it was not a random act of kindness on his part. It was a willful act of compassion that multiplied the good in our world and helped to ease the suffering of shattered lives. Peter was honored for giving so much to the world's neediest children by being presented with the 2004 Sergio Award at HTC's annual dinner, held on April 2nd, 2004 Peter Buffington has worked with Healing The Children Midlantic for five years. The skill needed to repair a child's body sometimes goes beyond surgery. It may be in the form of orthotics, a brace or a prosthetic limb. Whatever the child's need is, Peter is willing to help. Many of the orthopaedic cases referred to Peter are amputees. Peter provides them with the opportunity to walk and run like other children. When Peter became an HTC volunteer and part of the healing process for a child, it was not a random act of kindness on his part. It was a willful act of compassion that multiplied the good in our world and helped to ease the suffering of shattered lives. Peter was honored for giving so much to the world's neediest children by being presented with the 2004 Sergio Award at HTC's annual dinner, held on April 2nd, 2004


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Northern Valley Anesthesiology, PA...

Northern Valley Anesthesiology, PA has worked with Healing The Children, Midlantic since 1992. They are the volunteers behind the scenes. They rarely receive a "thank-you" or publicity, but they certainly are a very important part of the gift to heal. This group has made a commitment and a contribution to a healthier future for some of the world's neediest children by providing top quality anesthesia services to these young patients. Although they have made a profound difference in the lives of many children, they have never asked for recognition or praise. For their many contributions and for their help in furthering the goals of Healing The Children, Midlantic, Northern Valley Anesthesiology was presented with the 2004 Sergio Award at HTC's annual dinner, held on April 2nd, 2004.

John P. Connor, MD...	*Back*

John Connor has been a volunteer with Healing The Children for many years. Dr. Connor exceeds excellence as a pediatric urologist by being gifted in the surgical treatment of extrophy of the bladder. This is a rare birth defect that few surgeons will undertake, but John has the skill, expertise and persistence to surgically care for these young patients and give them an opportunity for a normal life. In addition to his exceptional surgical skills John Connor has the personality that puts his young patients and their families at ease. Host families praise his talent and his compassion and genuine concern for children under his care. John was honored for his outstanding service to children in need and for furthering the goals of Healing the Children Midlantic by being presented with the 2004 Sergio Award at HTC's annual dinner, held on April 2nd, 2004
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Union County Orthopaedic Group...

Union County Orthopaedic Group is a dedicated group of surgeons who give of themselves to children in need. Since September 11th some believe that we must focus our efforts on our homeland. If we all did that what would happen to needy and sick children outside the United States who need our help? Union County Orthopaedics accepts children beyond our national boundaries. Children who would never have the opportunity to stand can now walk. For their many contributions, the Union County Orthopaedic Group was awarded the 2004 Sergio Award at HTC's annual dinner, held on April 2nd, 2004.