Cascade AIDS Project

Volunteer Recognition:
Pamper the People

Cascade AIDS Project held our annual "Pamper the People" volunteer celebration on Thursday, February 16th. Volunteers and interns enjoyed food, desserts, wine and beer, as well as pampering in the form of massages, makeovers and tarot card readings. 

 

Over 700 volunteers come through the doors each year at Cascade AIDS Project, and without their help, most of our programs and 

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events would be simply impossible. Together, these volunteers provided more than 29,000 hours of service last year.  

 

Whether helping once a year at the CAP Art Auction or coming in to staff testing at Pivot, each of these volunteers helps move forward CAP's mission: to prevent HIV infections, support and empower people affected and infected by HIV/AIDS, and eliminate HIV/AIDS-related stigma. 

 

It's impossible to recognize all the folks that make CAP possible -- beyond the 700 volunteers who give hours of service, there are hundreds of artists who donate their product to help raise funds for CAP each year at our auction and thousands of individuals who show up each year to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS at AIDS Walk. 

 

While we can't recognize them all, we're proud to profile below the twelve outstanding volunteers this year who received the CAP Action Award for going above and beyond in their service. Thank you to all our volunteers! 

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Randy Bodkin
Terence Coleman
Steve Earp
Ryan Ficek
Shawn Patrick Finnerty
Colleen Kragness
Eric Lancaster
Jeremy Richardson
Mikah Rotman
Patri Thompson
Scott Weimer
Douglas Wendt
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Randy Bodkin

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Randy volunteers in CAP's Kids' Connection and Camp Starlight programs, as well as providing childcare during the Families Together support group.

 

"Volunteering with CAP reflects and supports an overall picture of myself, and gives real sense of my commitment, dedication and interests."

 

          ~ Randy

Terence Coleman

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Terence volunteers at Pivot, in Prevention & Education and at Black LGBT Pride, where he attended all five events. His creative work and planning has helped make these events a success.

 

"As a CAP volunteer I've learned to tolerate adversity, to help out others and to be there for my fellow men."

 

~ Terence

Steve Earp
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Steve volunteers in Development, as well as assisting with client workshops and driving clients to Esther's Pantry/Tod's Corner.

 

"I have gained an opportunity to expend my energy in a valuable, affirming, friendly, supporting, rewarding and fun environment -- making working at CAP the best job I've ever had in my 40 year working career!"

 

           ~ Steve

 

 

Ryan Ficek
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Ryan has been a Team Captain at the Art Auction since 2005, in addition to volunteering at AIDS Walk and the Red Ribbon Party.

 

"From education about HIV/AIDS to full support...CAP is a family of advocates.  The organization denounces stigmas and works for a level of equality for all."

 

   ~ Ryan

 

 

Shawn Patrick Finnerty
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Shawn Patrick volunteers at Pivot and also as the event coordinator for Positive Force.

 

"I started out as a CAP client about eight years ago after being diagnosed with HIV. CAP has helped me with counseling, housing and many other obstacles that I have faced. The best way I could think of to say thank you was to become a volunteer."

 

        ~ Shawn

 

Colleen Kragness
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Colleen has been a Team Captain at the Art Auction since 2005 and has recruited many great volunteers to CAP.

 

"I have learned that service, support and compassion come in all forms, and every word, gesture and act is an opportunity to share these with others, over and over again, all in one evening!!"

 

   ~ Colleen

 

Eric Lancaster
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Eric volunteers in Housing & Support Services as well as Pivot. He has also done volunteer graphic design work for CAP.

 

"Working with the warm and friendly folks at CAP puts a smile on my face, and knowing that I make it even a little easier for them to do their very difficult and important work puts a smile in my heart."

 

        ~ Eric

 

 

Jeremy Richardson
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Jeremy has volunteered at the CAP Art Auction since 2003, usually as a team captain, and has also helped with the art intake process.

 

"Whether I am making copies or assembling an enthusiastic team of volunteers, the passion I have for seeing an end to the AIDS epidemic is unwavering and fed by the wonderful people I have had the honor to work with, past and present, at Cascade AIDS Project."

 

~ Jeremy

Mikah Rotman
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Mikah was an intern with the Teen2Teen program and continues to help out with Teen2Teen events.

 

"Volunteering with Teen2Teen has not only provided me with opportunities to learn about sexual health education and HIV prevention, it has allowed me to understand the necessity and complexity of youth empowerment and community involvement."

 

          ~ Mikah

Patri Thompson
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Patri volunteers on the Oregon HIV/STD Hotline and at CAP special events, as well as helping on the planning committee for "Pamper the People."

 

"I've gained many things as a CAP volunteer: a greater connection to my community, professional development and skills, the opportunity and obligation to decrease and challenge the stigma surrounding HIV and AIDS and, most importantly, some pretty darn good friends."

 
      ~ Patri
Scott Weimer
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Scott volunteers every year at Camp Starlight and also serves on the Camp Starlight Commission.

 

"Being a part of Camp Starlight continues to be one of the most profound experiences of my life, and each summer our campers teach me something new -- about what it means to be a kid in today's world, about the power of community, about discovering new strengths, about being courageous, and about the kind of person I hope to always strive to be."

 

           ~ Scott

 

 

Douglas Wendt
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Douglas has volunteered at the CAP Art Auction since 2005 and has been a team captain for the last three years, where he shared and implemented his ideas on how to improve the organization of the live auction.

 

"I get energized by the atmosphere and enthusiasm of all of the Art Auction attendees and volunteers."  

 

 ~ Douglas