Please join us for the Perspectives 8th Annual Memorial 5k Road Race & Ocean State Senior Olympics 5k National Qualifier on Sunday September 8, 2013 at 10:00am at Goddard Park. The race is a benefit to raise money for a memorial burial fund for people who Perspectives has served and have passed away. In addition, there is a 1 mile fun walk. All 5k participants will receive all performance race t-shirts. Reminder for Perspectives Employees, it is only $10 to register for the race. All Perspectives Employees can register at a reduced rate of $10 [either by mail or drop off at the main office]. All community people can register on line at www.lightboxreg.com. Perspectives Corporation would like to thank the law offices of Robinson & Cole LLP for their pro bono work in assisting our consumers obtain legal guardians. Perspectives’ connection to Robinson & Cole LLP is with one of their lawyers, Dana Horton, who is a former employee of Perspectives and is a current Human Rights Committee Member. Our consumers are fortunate to be the recipients of these services on a pro bono basis and are grateful for this assistance. In addition to Dana, Perspectives would like to thank Joseph B. White from Robinson & Cole LLP for his role in supporting this benevolent service. April 15, 2013Karen Holmes has been a steadfast figure at McDonald's restaurant in Wakefield for 20 years. In 1993, Karen became employed at McDonald's cleaning the lobby. Since then, her job has become much more than a paycheck to her. Karen has developed great relationships with many coworkers, supervisors and customers over the years. There are many customers who look forward to seeing Karen each day she is working and really look out for her. Karen has seen many coworkers come and go; the establishment itself go through a major transformation and has had a few different supervisors since 1993. Through each change, Karen continues to work hard and smile, never missing a table or the opportunity to sweep over someone's feet! Karen really enjoys her work. She is excited with anticipation each morning before she leaves for work, signing “work” and “McDonald's” to every staff member of her group home. Karen's job has afforded her the opportunity to go on many vacations over the years, including a cruise to Mexico. Karen's job has also provided her the ability to have her nails done often, visit amusement parks, go to concerts and frequent her favorite restaurant, the Olive Garden. Most of all, Karen's job allows her to be part of her community, gives her the opportunity to form relationships with many people and provides her with a real sense of accomplishment and purpose. Congratulations, Karen, on a great accomplishment, 20 years!