Brigid's Path recognized as 'Community All-Star' during Dragons game
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Dayton Dragons recognized Brigid's Path as part of the team's "Community All-Stars" program Tuesday evening.
The facility was honored for the care and support provided to drug-exposed newborns and their families with a special tribute.
"We feel very much partners with the community and it's just another way we can say 'thank you' to the community as well as the Dayton Dragons for letting us come on and show what we do at Brigid's Path," says Jane Snyder, Development Director with Brigid's Path.
The Dragons will honor five "Community All-Stars" throughout the season.
by Devero Bogart / Jan 22, 2020
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Michael Valencia is 18-years-old and a senior at Kettering-Fairmont High School, and on Wednesday afternoon, his neighbor, 97-year-old Winnie Fiedler sat right beside him as he was awarded Miami Valley Crime Stoppers' Student of the Year at their awards luncheon.
by Adam Rife / Jan 22, 2020
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by Judith Retana / Jan 22, 2020
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