Christopher - The Document Destruction Specialist Christopher loved to shred paper, one piece at a time, one piece every hour or two. It was his favorite thing to do at his day habilitation program at Opportunity Village. On payday, when checks were passed around, my boy waved his stipend check and then fed it into [...]
Happy Birthday, Christopher May is a significant month for our family. This month, we celebrate my brother Christopher’s 51st birthday. This month also marks the 2nd anniversary of his passing. When I think of Chris (born with Down syndrome) and the occasion of his birthday, I can’t help but smile. Finding a gift for Chris [...]
CSF Honors Joseph Cheng as Caregiver of the Month for May 2021 After dedicating his life to serving our country, Joseph continued in service to mankind when he became a selfless caregiver in a Nevada home that serves profoundly disabled young adults. Joseph patiently works with individuals with disabilities to keep them engaged in various [...]
Chrysalis Director, Krystal Ayers, Grateful for CSF Recognition Recognizing Chrysalis as the largest residental provider in Utah and Nevada delivering a continuum of around-the-clock care care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, it was time for the Christopher Smith Foundation to honor the staff and management for their dedication and selfless work on [...]
The greatest things you’ll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return. The Inspiration February 21st was National Caregiving Day, and the perfect opportunity to let my friends know why I created a nonprofit named after my beloved son Christopher. Through this foundation I embarked on a newly realized journey of recognizing [...]
Local Mother Recognized as Caregiver of the Month Mary Williams has been the sole caretaker of her son, Brice, since her husband Gary, passed away 14 years ago. She was recently recognized by the Christopher Smith Foundation for her dedication to her son and her efforts to provide the best life possible for him. Mary [...]
Cynthia Cicero Recognized as Caregiver of the Month Being the single parent of a child with an intellectual disability can present a unique set of challenges, and each parent deals with these challenges in their own way. Such is the case with Cynthia Cicero, who is essentially the sole caregiver for her daughter, Dana, as [...]
Judith Koller Recognized as Caregiver of the Month Judith Koller is the mother of two very special men, sons Scott and James Ruggles, whom she has acted as primary caregiver for their entire lives. In addition, she is a director of A Team NV, a non-profit organization that advocates for people with disabilities and their families, [...]
Patricia Fernandez Recognized as Caregiver of the Month Patricia Fernandez and her husband, Jim, are the parents of 53-year-old David, who, in addition to being developmentally disabled, contracted an illness nearly a decade ago that left him in a wheelchair. For her undying devotion to her son, Patricia was recently recognized for a lifetime of [...]
Marie Branchini Recognized as Caregiver of the Month Brother and sister John and Lia Riccobene were born with developmental disabilities, and have required a lifetime of attention and care from family members and others. Their older sister Marie Branchini has been recognized by the Christopher Smith Foundation for the many years of love and attention [...]
