2. Raising Awareness in Lima, Ohio!
Great Strides travels the country each year and has been utilizing Lima-
Metro Ottawa Park for years past. This year saw over 100 participants
and raised thousands of dollars to help in research for CF!
3. ‘Nitro the Dog’ Brings Smiles to CF Event!
‘Nitro the Dog’ brought smiles to Andrea Ramsey, four year old niece of
team member Lori Johnson at our Lima Memorial property. Nitro was a
huge hit with all of the children at the event!
4. Tunes Baby!
The event rocked to the best of the ’70’s and everyone appreciated the
tunes in spite of the rain!
5. Teams Participated from All Over!
There were numerous teams involved in this year’s Great Strides event,
here is one group that made their own t-shirts in memory of someone
who had CF.
6. Andrea Ramsey and Family
This is Andrea Ramsey’s family, she is sitting on top of her mom and dad’s
shoulders! Avascend Team Member, and Andrea’s Aunt, Lori Johnson is
on the right in the blue sweatshirt.
7. Andrea Ramsey: An Awesome Little Girl!
Andrea put on a show for us, somersaults, sprints and the like! Even
‘Nitro the Dog’ got in on the action!
8. Avascend Team Members
From Left to Right: Matt Brown (me), Andrea Ramsey, Lori Johnson
(team member), Matt Koval (Supervisor at Lima Memorial property),
Josh French (Supervisor at St. Rita’s property), and Andrea Barrett.
9. Avascend Lima Area Properties Leadership
Matt Koval (right) serves our Lima Memorial Health System property as supervisor. Josh French (left/yellow) serves our
St. Rita’s Medical Center property as supervisor.
Both are responsible for the day-to-day operations at both valet parking accounts, and assist me in driving positive
energy and service excellence to the culture of excellence we have worked hard to established at both properties.
Nitro the Dog was there for moral support and brought smiles to everyone in attendance. Nitro is Matt Koval’s dog.