 WOW Project Grants First Wish
(June 2010) The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Volunteer Program granted its first wish Thursday, June 3, 2010, through the Worthy Of a Wish Project (WOW), to an elder at Pemberton Place Nursing Services in Pembroke, NC.
- On May 3, 2010 a nomination was submitted by Ms. Peggy Locklear in the form of an application on behalf of Mr. David Oxendine, a 59 year-old resident of Pemberton Place Nursing Services and former attendee of Bear Swamp Baptist Church. Locklear, a long-time church and family friend found out through conversation that Mr. Oxendine has always wanted a birdfeeder so when he looked out his window he could see and feed the birds. “It always makes me feel good,” stated Locklear, “when the Lord blesses you, you bless other people; it is the simple things that make a difference in people’s lives.”
 Once the application was submitted news got out of a wish waiting to be fulfilled. Both, Ashley Ward from Chapel Hill and Luciana Hammonds from Saddletree responded and worked together to get the job done. Ms. Ward furnished the birdfeeder while Ms. Hammonds furnished the birdseeds. On June 3, 2010, Ms. Hammonds and Ms. Locklear along with Tribal Volunteer Coordinator Morgan Hunt-Warriax traveled to Pemberton Place Nursing Services to grant Mr. Oxendine’s wish. “My grandmother used to be here at this facility,” commented Hammonds, “so, I know what it is like to see the patients who want people around to come and do things and I felt it was the least I could do.”
 When they arrived at Pemberton, Ms. Hammonds and Ms. Hunt-Warriax were introduced to Mr. Oxendine and Ms. Locklear. Unfortunately, Ms. Ward was unable to travel down to be a part of the presentation. Shortly thereafter, Ms. Hunt-Warriax explained to Mr. Oxendine that he had a surprise awaiting him and went into detail about what the WOW Project is along with its purpose. “I feel our tribal members living in a rest home or assisted living facility are the most overlooked,” stated Hunt-Warriax, “we need to reassure them that they haven’t been forgotten.”
They all walked around to Mr. Oxendine’s room and helped him set up his new birdfeeder right outside his window. Smiling with satisfaction, Mr. Oxendine reached through the window to try out his very own birdfeeder. “Thank you, very much,” responded Oxendine.
For more information on the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Volunteer Program and the WOW Project please contact, Tribal Volunteer Coordinator Morgan Hunt-Warriax at 910-521-7861.
For more information on the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Volunteer Program and the WOW Project please contact, Tribal Volunteer Coordinator Morgan Hunt-Warriax at 910-521-7861.
CONTACT:
Kendra Danielle Chavis, Public Affairs Specialist
Office: 910.522.2187
Email: kdchavis@lumbeetribe.com |
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