November is National Family Caregivers month and for the past 12 years the Triad Retirement Living Association (TRLA) has held an annual luncheon to honor caregivers for their selfless service in providing compassionate care for seniors.

This year’s luncheon was held at Christ United Methodist Church in Greensboro on October 11. Over 160 people attended the event honoring over 30 caregivers from the Triad who were nominated by family members, home care agencies, co-workers, senior living communities, or industry professionals. The main event sponsors were Well-Spring Solutions and Griswold Home Care.

“Each year we honor and recognize the caregivers in the Triad who demonstrate compassion, love and support to those in need,” Said Stephanie Franklin, President of TRLA. “The caregivers are often unknown or unnoticed heroes who sacrifice to do good for another human being.”

Guests visited with vendors and enjoyed a wonderful lunch and music by Rob Massengale Band. The following caregivers were honored for their compassion, support and dedication to caring for family members, friends, loved ones and patients:

Dominic Brunozzi

Amanda Cox

Bonita Cunningham

LeAnn Finison

Brooke Galvin

Sandra Griswold

Tawanda Hairston

Tracy Hopkins

Valery Hulsey

Carla Johnson

Lisa Johnson

Lauren Jones

Catherine Kearse

Hubert Lathan

Aubrey Lawton

Tseion Melese

Kathryn Miller

Arlicia Mouzon

Amanda Murphy

Pam Overby

Annie Pinnix

Henry Reuter

Jasmine Richardson

Robin Stevens

Wrenia Stevenson

Pam Tate

Terry Tay

Macaih Vanstory

Pamela Watlington

Cynthia Westery

Jazzman Williams

Since 2006, TRLA has honored over 150 caregivers at the annual luncheon. TRLA is an organization of more than 120 senior service industry professionals whose mission is to serve our community through education, networking, marketing and referrals. For more information, visit TRLA.info.