b'Mark OLearyDONOR INVOLVEMENT An idea came to me to have anEmpowering people with IDD We value each and every donorice cream truck drive through thetransforms communities. Families who contributes to the NewVillage and serve up ice cream tofeel hope and partnership rather England Village family, and thoseall the residents and staff over thethan uncertainty and limitation. donors contribute not onlysummer. The ice cream truck wasCommunities become more financially, but with their time anda huge hit with all the residents andcompassionate, accessible, talent, as well.staff; everyone enjoys it and looksand innovative. When we create forward to it to each summer.pathways for people with IDD to Mark OLeary and the OLearyWith the help of my biggestpursue their dreams, we create a Family Foundation have beensupporter, Kathleen Sullivan, weworld that is more flexible, humane, generous with both in a varietythoroughly enjoyed how a simpleand supportive for everyone.of amazing ways, always puttingthing like ice cream made so manyEmpowering possibilities is not smiles on the faces of thehappy. That gave us satisfactionabout helping people with IDD individuals we support.and such a good feeling. (Its) onlyfit into the worldits about I found out about New Englandabout 50 days till spring and wellreshaping the world so that Village through a mutual friend,start planning again! everyone has the chance to John Sullivan. John was alwaysdream, grow, and thrive.helping people and was very generous, so I asked about his favorite charity and he told me its New England Village, Mark said. I found out what a nice place (NEV) is and the fine work being done there, so I decided to make a donation, and from there I made donations of turkeys and hams on the holidays. Additionally, he has supplied NEV parties with desserts, as well. And that wasnt all. Assistant Program Manager Lindsey Kane and Patty D. having some fun at Family & Friends Day.7'