Making a Difference!
Hillcrest Healthcare Center, an Evergreen Rehab client, has an internal fundraising program, Lucky Stars, designed to make the dreams of their residents come true. Through fundraising, and the combined efforts of Evergreen Rehab and facility staff, residents can have a special trip or event paid for completely (including hotels, food, transportation, etc.) by the Lucky Stars program.
Recently, the Lucky Stars program at Hillcrest helped an 89-year-old World War II Veteran live out his dream of seeing the World War II monument in Washington, D.C. Almer “A.J.” Binkley enlisted in the service when he was only 15-years-old. Binkley said that he had to lie about his age to get in. He soon found himself stationed in Normandy amongst thousands of other young men all prepared to fight, and possibly die, for their country and the courage of their convictions. As Binkley visited the monument in Washington D.C., the memories of his comrades came flooding back to him. His entire trip was spent at the monument, moving up and down the stone walls, running his hands over the names of the young men who had never returned home, remembering.
For the full story and video of Mr. Binkley’s visit to the monument, click here. And thanks again to the team at Hillcrest Healthcare and Lucky Stars for the profound difference they were able to make in this man’s life, as well as the difference they make in the lives of all of their patients on a daily basis. To learn more about how to donate to the Hillcrest Lucky Stars program, click here (.pdf)
