Nationwide — Ron George, former NFL linebacker for the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs, Atlanta Falcons, and Minnesota Vikings, is making a profound influence off the sphere because the Government Vice President of Improvement and Chief Administrative Officer of CRi. Leveraging the identical management, resilience, and drive that outlined his soccer profession, George is spearheading an initiative to uplift and acknowledge caregivers who play a important function in supporting people with psychological well being wants, bodily disabilities, and developmental disabilities.Beneath George’s management, alongside President & CEO Justin Zakia, CRi has launched the Caregiver Recognition Initiative, a groundbreaking effort that celebrates the unsung heroes of healthcare and direct help. This program, which is able to honor caregivers throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, options an annual awards gala the place excellent caregivers will probably be acknowledged for his or her dedication and repair. Caregivers might be nominated by households, colleagues, care recipients, and employers, with awardees receiving each recognition and significant rewards for his or her contributions.
“This initiative is about giving caregivers the appreciation they deserve,” stated George. “They’re the spine of our communities, guaranteeing that people with disabilities and psychological well being wants obtain the standard care and dignity they deserve. Similar to in soccer, success is constructed on teamwork, and caregivers are sometimes the unsung MVPs.”
George’s transition from skilled soccer to the nonprofit sector has been marked by his dedication to service and empowerment. Previous to becoming a member of CRi, he served as COO of the NFL Alumni Affiliation, the place he doubled sponsorship revenues and led monetary literacy applications for over 8,000 gamers on the NFL Gamers Affiliation. Now, he’s bringing that very same strategic imaginative and prescient and keenness for influence to CRi, guaranteeing caregivers obtain the popularity and sources they want.
With deep roots within the Black group, George’s management at CRi underscores the significance of supporting caregivers, a lot of whom are ladies of shade, who usually work tirelessly behind the scenes. His efforts are set to deliver long-overdue visibility to those that dedicate their lives to caring for others.
For extra details about the Caregiver Recognition Initiative, become involved as a sponsor, donor, or attendee, go to www.mycri.org/events/communityfest or contact [email protected]
About CRi:
CRi is a non-profit group comprised of devoted and passionate professionals that gives high quality companies to people with mental/developmental disabilities, psychological well being diagnoses, and at-risk youth to reside with dignity and respect in communities throughout the DMV. Be taught extra at MyCRi.org
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