ARC of San Diego Recognizes a Local Volunteer and Loyal Supporter
Gerald Hansen, a Point Loma resident, received the Cherrie Sevick Lifetime Achievement Award from The Arc of San Diego, one of the county’s largest non-profits serving people with disabilities, at their Annual Meeting in June 2023. He was recognized for his remarkable commitment to supporting The Arc of San Diego’s mission to support and empower individuals with disabilities to achieve their life goals.
Hansen has been a dedicated volunteer and loyal supporter of The Arc of San Diego for more than 23 years. He served as a member of The Arc of San Diego’s Board of Directors from 2000-2014 and currently chairs the fundraising committee. In 2013, Gerald received the Frank B. Lalor Award and in 2018, he received the President’s Volunteer Service Award for his outstanding commitment to supporting and empowering individuals with disabilities and their families. In 2019, Hansen was presented with the Arc San Diego Foundation’s Circle of Light Silver Award for his generous contributions to The Arc of San Diego.
“Cherrie Sevick was a remarkable leader who helped found The Arc of San Diego. She was our first executive director. From the 1940s until her death at the age of 93 in 2009, Cherrie tirelessly advocated for children and adults with disabilities. She was inspirational, compassionate and helped The Arc of San Diego grow from a grassroots organization into one of the county’s largest nonprofits. Gerald Hansen exemplifies the spirit of Cherrie Sevick and we are proud to recognize Gerald’s outstanding dedication with the Cherrie Sevick Lifetime Achievement Award,” Anthony DeSalis, president & CEO of The Arc of San Diego.
The Arc of San Diego, a private, not-for-profit organization, is one of the largest, most comprehensive service provider for people with disabilities in San Diego County, serving over 2,000 children and adults with disabilities such as autism, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome each year. For more information on The Arc of San Diego, please visit www.arc-sd.com.
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