All Carewell Caregiver Awards

Carewell Community Builder Award: Jess Ronne (Jess Plus the Mess), Founder of The Lucas Project

Posted by Chad Birt on Fri Feb 16 2024

Jess Ronne’s son, Lucas, suffered a stroke in utero and underwent brain surgery three days after birth. Despite multiple diagnoses and profound special needs, Lucas has thrived. He also serves as the inspiration for The Lucas Project, a nonprofit organization that Ronne founded alongside her husband, Ryan.Read More

Parent Caregiver Hero Award: A Loving and Dedicated Mother, Stephanie Stanley

Posted by Chad Birt on Fri Feb 16 2024

Peyton was born with jaundice and began having seizures at about two months old. Doctors originally told Stephanie and her husband there was nothing to worry about; Peyton’s MRIs looked perfect. But after seeing another neurologist, the family learned that Peyton was having infantile spasms, a catastrophic form of childhood epilepsy that causes irreversible damage to the developing brain.Read More

Companion Caregiver Hero Award: A Compassionate and Inspiring Partner, Jason C.

Posted by Chad Birt on Fri Feb 16 2024

When Jason Castro’s girlfriend was diagnosed with cerebellar hypoplasia, his life changed overnight. Other people his age might have ended the relationship, but Jason gladly accepted the role of caregiver and is 100% committed.Read More

Caregiver of the Year Award: A Life Dedicated to the Service of Others, Karen Yingling

Posted by Chad Birt on Fri Feb 16 2024

Karen Yingling began caregiving more than 20 years ago when her mom was first diagnosed with dementia. What began as a mild cognitive impairment, quickly progressed to Alzheimer’s disease, inspiring Karen to selflessly step in and support both of her parents.Read More