Wilson Kehoe & Winingham believes strongly in a philosophy of giving back to the community through contributions and volunteer services. In addition to their work at the firm, several staff members also work to help local, regional and national charities. WKW would like to recognize those who volunteer their personal time and efforts to help bring assistance to those in need.

        Paralegal Angie Briley recently participated in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF) Ride to Cure Diabetes, a 100-mile bicycle ride. Angie participated in the Asheville, North Carolina portion of the Ride. The goal of the Ride is to raise money to help JDRF find a cure for diabetes, specifically Type 1 (juvenile) diabetes. For her efforts Angie was able to raise over $3,500 for the foundation. To learn more about JDRF, visit their website at www.JDRF.org.

        Paralegal Amy Bruntlett has volunteered her efforts to the Indiana Down Syndrome Foundation (IDSF). Amy's niece, Ann, was born with Down Syndrome. The Indiana Down Syndrome Foundation's major annual event is the Buddy Walk which takes place each fall in conjunction with the National Down Syndrome Society. This fund-raising event helps raise awareness and funds, and also celebrates individuals with Down syndrome. Amy has helped with fundraising efforts as a Team Co-Captain for Amazing Ann and Her Entourage since Ann's birth and in the two years, Amazing Ann has raised in excess of $10,000 for the Foundation. For additional information on Down Syndrome or on ways you can help the Indiana Down Syndrome Foundation, please log onto www.indianadsf.org.

        Julie Black, a paralegal and recent addition to the WKW staff, continues to contribute her time and efforts to several organizations throughout the year. She volunteers as a Facilitator at Brooke's Place for Grieving Young People, an organization that has established programs for helping children, teens and young adults cope with the loss of a loved one. The non-profit agency has a website with information for those seeking to volunteer as well as those looking to enroll in the program at http://www.brookesplace.org. Julie also participates annually in Race for the Cure, an event that seeks to educate and raide funds for breast cancer research. In addition she also donates her time to the breakfast crew at Fletcher Place Community Center preparing and serving breakfast for homeless individuals. This program is organized through St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Indianapolis. Julie and her family also participate in the United Christmas Service's family adoption program each year, adopting a family in need during the Christmas season.

        Sherri Kehoe, the firm's nurse paralegal, started volunteering for the Good Friends program through IUPUI last winter. It is part of the America Reads initiative and is a national Americorps program sponsored by the IUPUI alumni association, the Indiana Campus Compact and the Indiana Department of Education. Sherri volunteers to tutor an elementary student in the IPS system 1 hour per week in reading throughout the school year. Last year she tutored an 11 year old from Guatemala who had just been placed in a foster home in Indianapolis the prior year. Sherri will be participating again this year and hopes to tutor the same student. For information on how you can help, please visit the Good Friends website or call Jessica Flint, the Prgram Coordinator, at (317) 274-5086.

        The firm has financially supported the People’s Burn Foundation of Wishard Hospital, the Dr. Lisa Thompson project at the Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana which studies the integration of brain-damaged persons back into the community following rehabilitation and other similar projects intended to assist persons who have been badly injured.

        Wilson Kehoe & Winingham wishes to extend a sincere thanks to all staff and members of the public who volunteer their time and effort to help others. It is through volunteer efforts that many families and individuals in need can receive help and support, and the firm applauds those who devote their personal time and effort in contributing to a better community for all.