Media Advisory/Photo Op - Toronto's Unsung Heroes, Personal Caregivers, to be honoured in special ceremony at George Brown College

TORONTO, Jan. 16, 2013 /CNW/ - Thanks to the generosity of three anonymous donors, George Brown College will dedicate a room in its Waterfront Campus to the city's unsung heroes - its Personal Support Workers. Representing the hundreds of selfless and committed caregivers across the city, a room in the college's homecare learning environment will be named for Lalaine de Vera, a 20-year Toronto caregiver from the Philippines.

The Lalaine de Vera Room will be in the college's Centre for Health Sciences' Health eHome - a replica apartment that provides students in George Brown's Personal Support Worker program with the hands-on experience they need to excel in their careers and provide quality in-home care for their clients.

WHAT:	A special event to recognize Lalaine de Vera, and all of Toronto's extraordinary caregivers, for their hard work and service. De Vera will share her inspiring story, and unveil a sign dedicating a room in her honour.
WHO:	Anne Sado, President, George Brown College
	Sally Horsfall Eaton, Chancellor, George Brown College
	Lalaine de Vera, Toronto caregiver
	Brian Armstrong, Student, Personal Support Worker Program, George Brown College
WHEN:	Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013 @ 11 a.m.
WHERE:	The Lalaine de Vera Room, Health eHome
	George Brown College Waterfront Campus
	51 Dockside Drive, Toronto

 

 

SOURCE: George Brown College

To RSVP or for more information, please contact:

Jodi Salem
George Brown College
[email protected]
416.415.5000 x3767