OGDENSBURG – A retired educator from Ogdensburg who dedicated 12 years to
service on the United Helpers Management Company Board of Directors was
recently granted emeritus status by the organization.
Ms. Myrna O’Neil began volunteering with United Helpers in 2011, serving
on the unit membership for United Helpers Nursing Home, Inc. and the Quality
Assurance and Performance Improvement Committees. She also played a key role in
much of the organization’s fundraising activity over the past 12 years.
During her time on the board, Ms. O’Neil also became a resident of what
was then RiverLedge Health Care and Rehabilitation Center on three different
occasions. In fact, she credits the United Helpers organization for saving her
life and teaching her to walk again.
“You guys basically saved my life,” she said. “Tim (Timothy Parsons) got
me walking when no one thought I would ever walk again.” Mr. Parsons, a former
physical therapist, now serves as Vice President of Operations for United
Helpers Rehabilitation and Senior Care in Canton.
“As a member of our board and someone who spent time with us as a
resident, Myrna brought a unique perspective to the table that was invaluable
and will greatly be missed,” said CEO Todd R. Amo.
The announcement of Ms. O’Neil’s emeritus status was made at the most
recent board of directors’ meeting. Society of the United Helpers President
Joseph Finnegan presented Ms. O’Neil with a plaque, while Board of Directors
President Darlene Liscum presented her with a framed copy of the proclamation
announcing the honor.
Reading from the proclamation Mrs. Liscum said, “Ms. O’Neil has dedicated
countless hours in support of the staff and leadership team. She has served as
an influential mentor and colleague to her fellow directors, as well as a vocal
community supporter of United Helpers and its services.”
Caption:
Ms. Myrna O’Neil was recently honored with emeritus status by the United
Helpers Management Company Board of Directors. She has served as a volunteer
for the organization for the past 12 years. From left, Board President Darlene
Liscum, Ms. O’Neil, and Society of United Helpers Board President Joseph
Finnegan.
