Photo Contest News!  
Announcing the "Fan Favorite" Winner!
4th Annual Photo Contest
Family Togetherness

At a Nationals game with my son, Stormie 
Submitted by: Tony Zanfordino 

The fans have spoken! Reaching more than 24,000 people and generating more than 1,200 votes, this year's "Fan Favorite" portion of the Council's photo contest was a huge hit!

With 431 likes, Tony Zanfordino's photo of a day at the ballpark with his son, Stormie, stole the hearts and most likes from our Facebook fans. Along with our first, second, and third place winners (below), the photo will receive a special recognition at the upcoming LifeCourse in Action: Maryland Community of Practice for Supporting Families (CoP) Event. Overall, more than 60 photos were submitted--each one representing a very special family moment and each a winner in its own right.

FIRST: Submitted by Lauren Ochalek



SECOND
: Submitted by Karen Ropka


THIRD: Submitted by Jennifer Briemann


Thank you, friends and family members, for making our photo contest such a success. By voting, sharing, and commenting, you played an important part in our message--the strong bonds that families share shape our lives in many meaningful ways.

The photo contest might be over, but the engaging content on our social media pages will continue! Stay connected with us--you'll find up-to-date information for people with developmental disabilities and their families--surveys seeking information about new waiver programs, the latest in healthcare news, thought-provoking articles about living with disabilities, and much more!
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