Happiness At Any Age

Holly Reedy (left), gifting a Lionel Train set on behalf of Don't Stop Dreamin' to resident (right) at the Chicora Medical Center in Chicora, PA. 

Featuring Holly Reedy, RN, NHA Administrator at Chicora Medical Center. Holly is also the Treasurer for Don't Stop Dreamin'. She recently facilitated a dream, and here is what she has to say. 

Don’t Stop Dreamin’ is a forever evolving organization. Recently Don’t Stop Dreamin’ completed four dreams in March, and one of them was gifting a Lionel Train set to a resident. Holly Reedy, RN, NHA Administrator at Chicora Medical Center had the pleasure of being a part of this dream. Reedy is also the treasurer on the Don’t Stop Dreamin’ Board of Directors and has been a part of the organization since its inception. 

He couldn't believe it...

Reedy has been with the Chicora Medical Center for 19 years (16 years as a part of the Quality Life Services Family of Companies), and has witnessed around 80 dreams take place. “[My favorite part of the dream process is] the fulfillment for the resident, family, and staff at times too,” Reedy explained. “[Seeing] the joy that it brings.”

Being a part of the dream process for so long Reedy knows how it makes residents feel. “Dream fulfillment makes them feel special; the star for the day, and sometimes like a child on Christmas morning,” said Reedy. “If I could use only one word to explain my perspective on dreams, it would be limitless."

The Chicora Medical Center located in Chicora wouldn't be the same without dream requests and their fulfillment. “This brings additional joy to the residents that we serve,” Reedy said. “It also empowers staff to make the application/assist in facilitating a dream, and it pleases families.”

Reedy shares her viewpoint on what Don’t Stop Dreamin’ means to her. “As I have an integral part of everyday life and operations in my home with my position, I have the pleasure of spending time with residents, their families, and staff more so than others. However, Don’t Stop Dreamin’ gives me the opportunity to HAVE FUN all of the time and make dreams come true!” exclaimed Reedy. “I get to assist in making dreams and wishes come true. From the smallest to the largest of dreams, I get to be a part of making this happen. How many people get to say they can do this? How many people get to say that they help dreams come true? I can!”  

Chicora Medical Center resident proudly showing off his Lionel Train set.