2012 Entry

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Doreen Lagoni

Illinois

Doreen Lagoni

2012 Winner

Libertyville, IL
Nominated by Cindy Madson

Volunteered for:

Bear Magic in Lake County

Length of Service:

ongoing since 1999

Hours per Month:

40+

February 21, 2012

Doreen began Bear Magic in 1999 in association with the organization Good Bears of The World . Bear Magic is dedicated to providing love and comfort to traumatized children and the forgotten elderly, through the sharing and gifting of Teddy Bears. She tirelessly collects and organizes the distribution Teddy Bears (and Beanie Babies to foster children) in Lake County. She has also help collect and deliver Bears all over the world to close to 2000 lucky recipients. Since inception Doreen has orchestrated the delivery of 65,000+ bears and toys to the needy!!! She is a person extremely dedicated to bringing happiness to many many individuals and I feel is deserving of this honor~

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  1. May 19, 2012 at 11:22 am | Posted by Carolyn Guthman

    Congratulations Doreen - not only for all your work with other organizations and community service, but for all you have done in your capacity as President of the Lake County Council for Seniors! We're lucky to have you at the helm.

  2. May 19, 2012 at 12:03 pm | Posted by Jean Mueller

    Hello Doreen!!!!
    I did not know anything about this organization or its reward program.
    Carolyn was thoughtful to send this to me.
    CONGRATULATIONS upon receiving this honor!!! You certainly are the type of person this organiztion should be honoring. You do reach out to people.
    I will be at the awards lunch on the 23rd. Will definately see you there!!!! Jean

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The National Winner will receive a $5,000 donation to a non-profit charity of choice, courtesy of Home Instead, Inc., franchisor of the Home Instead Senior Care® network.

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