FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, October 29, 2003
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The White House - USA Freedom Corps
Kathleen Mynster 202-456-7381 |
President Bush to Recognize Columbus Woman for Dedication to Volunteer Service |
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President George W. Bush will meet Leslie Gagne upon arrival in Columbus,
Ohio, on Thursday, October 30, 2003. Gagne has been an active volunteer with the
Special Olympics and the Central Ohio Diabetes Association.
Earlier this year, President Bush celebrated the first anniversary of the USA
Freedom Corps – his initiative to engage all Americans in service to their
neighbors and their nation. President Bush is recognizing individuals around the
country, like Gagne, who are answering the call to volunteer service.
Since 1998, Gagne has volunteered with the Special Olympics chapter in
Franklin County. There, she teaches individuals with developmental disabilities
how to snow ski and serves as a chaperone for Special Olympics athletes during
the Special Olympics Summer Games held each year at Ohio State University. For
the past 18 years, Gagne has also volunteered with the Central Ohio Diabetes
Association. In this capacity, Gagne helps plan programs for young people living
with diabetes and volunteers at their annual youth summer camp.
President Bush created the USA Freedom Corps office at the White House to
foster a culture of service, citizenship and responsibility. Through the USA
Freedom Corps, President Bush wants to help every American answer the call to
volunteer service by strengthening and expanding service opportunities to
protect our homeland, support our communities and extend American compassion
around the world. Interested volunteers can find opportunities in their own
neighborhoods through the USA Freedom Corps web site at
www.usafreedomcorps.gov or by
calling 1-877-USA-CORPS.
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