2011 Quality of Life Grant Recipients

USD 25,000 Grant Awardee

Kamal N. Daya, CLU, ChFC

Fidai Institutions: Mumbai, India
Provides education to children living in impoverished communities in Mumbai, India
 

USD 10,000 Grant Awardees

George R. Shadie, CLU, AEP

Safe Incorporated: Wilkes Barre, Pa.
Funds a support group and programs for parents of children diagnosed with autism
 

Tibi Zohar, MSFS

Fresh Start Surgical Gifts: Carlsbad, Calif.
Provides reconstructive surgeries for children and young adults with physical deformities caused by birth defects, accidents, abuse or disorders
 

USD 5,000 Grant Awardees

David H. Brogan, CLU, ChFC

Todd Martin Development Fund: East Lansing, Mich.
Funds a tennis sports program designed to build self-esteem, personal responsibility, leadership and life skills while reinforcing positive values
 

Lawrence Mann, CLU, ChFC

Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation/UCLA: Los Angeles, Calif.
Funds cutting-edge cancer research programs
 

Stephen C. Owings, CLU, CFP

Road Safe America: Atlanta, Ga.
Funds a road safety awareness program
 

USD 2,500 Grant Awardees

Michael P. Austin, CLU, CFP

Louisiana Lions League for Crippled Children Inc.: Anacoco, La.
Funds enhancement projects for a recreational camp that serves youth with mental and physical challenges and medical illnesses
 

Mitchell C. Barnes, CLU, ChFC

Duchenne Research Education and Miracle Foundation: Louisville, Ky.
Supports a public awareness campaign and medical research for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a genetic muscle degeneration disorder
 

Gregory Dean Bervig

Kinship of the Park Rapids Area: Park Rapids, Minn.
Supports a mentoring program for at-risk youth
 

Richard A. Gagne, CLU, ChFC

Richard A. Gagne Charitable Foundation
Provides education for children from impoverished communities in Uganda.
 

Scott Paul Herrmann

Southern Lakes Area Love Inc.: Burlington, Wis.
Provides economic resources and emotional support to families in need
 

Benjamin Jeffrey Hill, CFP

Pat Tillman Foundation: Tempe, Ariz.
Provides educational scholarships to active and veteran U.S. service members and their families
 

Brian S. Jolles, CLU

We Promote Health Inc.: Ellicott City, Md.
Supports a healthy lifestyles awareness program in schools and communities to address the issue of obesity
 

Stephen Thomas McCauley, MBA, LUTCF

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Indiana Chapter: Indianapolis, Ind.
Funds research and medical programs for patients with cystic fibrosis, a chronic lung disease that affects children and young adults
 

Meghann Patricia McKenna

Special Olympics Montana: Great Falls, Mont.
Provides an athletic sports program for more than 2,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities
 

Donald W. Norton, CLU, ChFC

Saint Anthony’s Health Center: Alton, Ill.
Supports a hospital facility that provides medical care to more than 100,000 residents
 

Jeffrey M. Owens

Children’s Cancer Association: Portland, Ore.
Funds music therapy programs and other activities for children with cancer during their hospital stay
 

Martin F. Palumbos, CLU, ChFC

Catholic Family Center: Rochester, N.Y.
Provides community and outreach services for children, families and individuals in need
 

John F. Persinger

Hollis Adams Foundation: Indianapolis, Ind.
Provides social and recreational programs for adults with intellectual and development disabilities
 

Ronald F. Remak

Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Indiana: Bloomington, Ind.
Supports a mentoring program for at-risk youth
 

Craig J. Ruthsatz

Island Coast Aids Network (ICAN): Ft. Myers, Fla.
Supports social service programs for people affected by HIV/AIDS
 

Charles R. Stevens

Eastern Regional Kidney Foundation: Boardman, Ohio
Provides financial assistance and education to individuals with chronic kidney disease
 

Hiromi Takagi

Hokkaido Guide Dogs for the Blind Association: Minami-ku, Sapporo, Japan
Funds a guide dog program to assist people with visual impairment
 

Michael J. Teddy, CLU

Pluta Cancer Center: Rochester, N.Y.
Provides compassionate medical care for people with cancer and their families
 

Anthony R. Tringale, CLU

Northern Virginia 4-H Educational and Conference Center: Front Royal, Va.
Provides recreational activities and leadership programs for youth
 

 

Vincent E. Zullo

Embrace Kids Foundation: New Brunswick, N.J.
Provides financial assistance and support programs for families with children affected by cancer or blood disorders