Flag quilt salutes local disability rights advocate By Jeff Goodman Staff writer | Gallup Independent GALLUP — Cecelia Fred can’t fly. She lacks superhuman strength and speed. She doesn’t have X-ray vision, invulnerability or a red cape. But to family, friends, co-workers and residents throughout the Southwest, she’s more of a Superman than the Man of Steel ever could be. Fred, who has dedicated her life to advocating for the rights of people with disabilities, was presented with a … [Read more...] about Eve’s Fund VIP honored as disability rights advocate
Eve’s Fund receives grant from New Mexico Governor’s Commission on Disability
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Barbara Crowell RoyPhone: 800-646-2952barbaracrowellroy@evecrowellsfund.org FARMINGTON, N.M. – (September 8, 2014) – Eve’s Fund is proud to announce it has received a $7,844 Quality of Life grant from the New Mexico Governor’s Commission on Disability (GCD). As part of its mission, GCD awards small grants to nonprofit organizations offering programs and services that increase the quality of life of New Mexicans with disabilities. Eve’s Fund will use part of … [Read more...] about Eve’s Fund receives grant from New Mexico Governor’s Commission on Disability
Eve’s Fund awarded $10,000 grant for its ThinkFirst Navajo Injury Prevention Program
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Awards 102 Nonprofit Organizations Quality of Life Grants … [Read more...] about Eve’s Fund awarded $10,000 grant for its ThinkFirst Navajo Injury Prevention Program
Eve Crowell’s Inspiration & Legacy
Eve Erin CrowellNovember 4, 1974~February 24, 2005 Eight years ago today, my beautiful 30 year old daughter, Eve, died in Los Angeles. I didn't think I could, or would, continue living. Somehow, through all of the shock, numbness, helplessness, sadness, missing, yearning and despair, I have survived. As a health professional, I knew that a tragedy could happen to anyone at any time. I had just never internalized that "anyone" could be me. I also knew that some people were … [Read more...] about Eve Crowell’s Inspiration & Legacy
Navajo VIPs Reach More Than 2,500 Students
Injury survivors share personal stories and “Think First” message Sisters Darlene Singer (l) and Doris Dennison (r), ThinkFirst Navajo VIPs (Voices for Injury Prevention) On a cold night nearly three decades ago, 23-year old Doris Dennison was in a small pickup truck headed from Tuba City on the Navajo Reservation to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, more than 600 miles away. The truck had one bench seat, with just enough room for three adults. Doris sat between her sister, Darlene, … [Read more...] about Navajo VIPs Reach More Than 2,500 Students
