Join Us: July 17, 2013, Day of Service at Magee Rehabilitation Hospital on Casey’s 4th “Angelversary”
Casey Feldman
This year’s day of service for Casey Feldman’s fourth “Angelversary” will take place at Magee Rehabilitation Hospital, 1513 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. It has become an annual event on the anniversary of Casey’s death to perform a day of service in her honor and memory. Since Casey was an animal lover and animal rights advocate, the service thus far has included this aspect of her many passions.
Through the support of the Casey Feldman Memorial Foundation, Magee established its first Facility Dog program, in 2012, adding a new official member to the Magee team, Ford, the Golden Retriever.
This year, the Casey Feldman Foundation, together with Anapol Schwartz (Casey’s dad, Joel’s law firm), has sponsored Magee’s second therapy dog, Joey, a Labrador Retriever/ Golden Retriever mix. “Anapol Schwartz has supported so many of our activities following Casey’s death and we are so appreciative of that support”, said Joel.
Through Magee’s Facility Dog program, Joey works alongside trained health and human service professionals to support patients in their therapy and facilitate the rehabilitation process. This program will be recognized as part of the Casey Feldman Memorial Foundation’s fourth annual “Angelversary” Day of Service.
Casey’s brother, Brett, meeting Joey at Magee in May
Family, friends and supporters of Casey and the Casey Feldman Memorial Foundation are invited to provide a few hours of service at Magee and watch Joey in action as he leads patients in therapy sessions. Service projects for the morning include filing, weeding the gardens, cleaning the parking lot and cleaning windows. A lunch time ceremony will take place at 12:30 pm and the day will conclude at 2:00 pm.
Please RSVP by Monday, July 15th to join us on July 17th at Casey Feldman Network Event or to Dianne Anderson, Casey Feldman’s mom, at 610-659-6995, or [email protected]. or on Dianne’s Facebook Event.
Related Links:
believe@Magee, July 16, 2013: Because of Casey: Magee’s Facility Dog Program
CBS News Coverage 2012: Health: Dog Therapy To Honor Casey,
Previous articles regarding the annual “Day of Service”
The Anapol Schwartz Foundation
