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Sponsors Kris Trunzo of Hibbard's Original Frozen Custard and Deborah Mann of KeyBank with HART Executive Director Christine S. O'Hara.
Sponsors Kris Trunzo of Hibbard's Original Frozen Custard and Deborah Mann of KeyBank with HART Executive Director Christine S. O'Hara.

HART holds annual picnic celebration to thank caregivers

by jmaloni
Fri, Sep 26th 2025 07:50 am

The Home Assistance Referral Team held its annual “Caregiver Appreciation Celebration” last Thursday at Academy Park in Lewiston. Each year, HART brings together caregivers enrolled in the program to enjoy time together, celebrate, and be recognized for their work. They are encouraged to include any individuals for whom they are caring, if they are able.

“It is a great event to celebrate the fantastic aides that are part of the HART program. They truly are the ‘heart’ of HART, and so many people would be lost without them,” Program Coordinator Dawn Hilton said.

HART Executive Director Christine S. O’Hara said, “We are grateful to JBM HR Consulting Inc. for sponsoring this year’s celebration, along with partners Hibbard’s Custard, Syros Restaurant and KeyBank. Additionally, children from St. Peter’s School, Lewiston, will participate by performing for the group and presenting the caregivers with gifts they made.”

HART, located at 505 Cayuga St., Lewiston, serves both Niagara and Erie counties. The organization is funded solely through donations from individuals and organizations, special events and grants.

For more information on home care, visit www.hartprogram.org or call 716-754-8313.

Caregivers and St. Peter R.C. School students.

Caregivers.

St. Peter R.C. School students.

From Syros Restaurant, Jill Harden and Chuck Barber.

A caregiver with care receiver.

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