Twelve special children and two young adults who are challenged with medical disabilities were recently honored at a ceremony at Madigan Army Medical Center.
The Young Heroes were chosen from a list of nominees submitted by the staff and families of the Pediatric Department.
The ceremony was held at MAMC on May 7 in Letterman Auditorium which was filled with families, friends, staff and honored guests. Speakers included the Madigan Commander, Col Michael Place; the Chief of Pediatrics, Col LaRanee Braun; the President of the Madigan Foundation,
Col (Ret) Dave Soma.
As each child was introduced, the nominating doctor talked of their courage in front of a slide show of the child’s pictures. They were each presented a certificate and an engraved medal and gifts from the Madigan Foundation. Two young adults were each honored with a
renewable $1000 scholarship.
HONOREES: Earnest Washington
Mark Arnold
Colin Mayo
Cayden Scott
Kaleb Jones
Chad Ralston
Chymaera Bostick
Isabel Ramos
Jalisa Williams
Michaela Lawson
Ethan Aguirre
Logan Lynch
SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS: Kay Ajifu
Deanette Compton
A reception followed with food and family pictures. It was a wonderful, heart-warming event.
The Madigan Foundation thanks all the volunteers who worked so hard to make this day special for the children and their families.
View photos from the event in the photo gallery.