Friday, April 17, 2015

Dreams Keep on Giving


Thanks to the generosity of the #Malkin Charity Suite, 6 of our residents were able to enjoy the #Pittsburgh #Penguins game on Saturday March 28. They all had a blast, and even got their picture taken with Iceburgh! What a fun day for all…
Photo courtesy of Pittsburgh Penguins.


Featuring Jennifer Moody, Director of Nursing at Countryside in Mercer, PA. Jennifer is new to the dream granting process, but enjoyed her first experience.

Recently Don’t Stop Dreamin’ enabled six residents and six Quality Life Services staff to enjoy an afternoon full of hockey, food, and fun.  The residents attended a Pittsburgh Penguins game in a luxury suite on March 28 donated by the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation.

One of the staff who attended was Jennifer Moody, Director of Nursing at Countryside in Mercer, PA. Moody has been an employee at Quality Life Services for four and a half years, but this dream was a first for her. “This was my first experience with Don’t Stop Dreamin’ so I am excited to see what we can accomplish together in the future,” said Moody. “[My favorite part of the dream granting process is] the look on the recipient’s face while the dream is being met, and the conversations over the next few days after the dream.”

The Penguins dream didn't stop even after the last goal was made. “Following the Penguins game, our recipient was so excited about our adventure,” Moody exclaimed. “For days he talked about it and each time I would pass him in the hall he thanked me for going.  He could not have been more appreciative for this opportunity from Don’t Stop Dreamin’!”

Moody says she thinks dreams make the residents feel loved and valued. If only one word could describe her perspective on dreams, Moody says it would be hope.