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Crofton Care & Rehab Center Grants Another Resident's Dream

Crofton Dreams grants the wish of a nursing home resident at Crofton Care & Rehab Center

Linda Sollers, a resident of Crofton Care & Rehab Center, lives with Cerebral Palsy and is a breast cancer survivor. A few months ago, she submitted a dream to our Crofton Dreams Program. Her dream was simple, to walk in a marathon and raise money for cancer research.

Her goal is to walk 60 miles and to raise $1,000. On May 1 at 2 p.m., surrounded by family and friends, she will begin her marathon. This marathon will be done in increments each day until her goal of 60 miles is registered on her pedometer. It is expected to take her a few months. She has a Facebook page dedicated to her marathon so people can follow her journey and/or make a donation. She is listed as Linda Sollers.

Linda will frequently be posting YouTube videos documenting her efforts. She needs your help and support to reach her goal.

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To keep her motivated, you can send your letters and cards to:

Linda Sollers
Room 219b
c/o Crofton Care & Rehab Center
2131 Davidsonville Road
Crofton Maryland 21114

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Donations will be made to the Maryland Chapter of the American Cancer society. Gloria Crockett from the Maryland Chapter provided Linda will a walking jersey and motivational cheerleading materials. Target provided a pedometer and Gold’s Gym provided pink balloons and breast cancer items to use as fundraisers.

If you are interested in making a donation you can use the link: http://fundrazr.com/campaigns/8InHe?psid=76018d4b7f4b4f669097eb974324496e.

To date, Linda has raised $350. Linda will be hosting monthly bake sales to
benefit her marathon. Recently, Crofton Care & Rehab Center launched a new quality of life program called “” where facility staff works with community businesses to grant resident wishes.

Linda's wish is the third that has been granted through this program and many more wishes are currently being developed.

To be part of the great quality of life programs offered at Crofton Care & Rehab Center, please contact Dawn Chourouk, director of therapeutic recreation and volunteer services at 410-721-1000, ext. 4276, or dchourouk@croftoncrc.com.

If you are interested in contributing the quality of life programs provided at Crofton Care & Rehab Center, tax-deductible donations can be made to Crofton Leisure Inc.

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