Please join Co-Chairs Joe Kennedy, III and Michael Summersgill on Thursday, June 14 at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum as we celebrate the extraordinary work of this year’s inspirational Embracing the Legacy honorees. 

Each honoree is being awarded for their positive impact on the lives of children and families in their communities and their tireless work towards improving the welfare of the youth in this country.  Their work and accomplishments are a true testament to Robert F. Kennedy’s belief that lasting contributions to society are made by improving the lives of children and their families.

Announcing the 2012 Embracing the Legacy Honorees:

Dr. William C. Bell
Dr. William Bell has more that 30 years o f experience in the human services field and is currently the President & CEO of Seattle-based Casey Family Programs, which is the nation’s largest operating foundation focused entirely on foster care and improving the child welfare system. Prior to joining Casey Family Programs, he was commissioner of the New York City Administration for Children’s Services. http://www.casey.org/bell

Express Yourself
Since 1989, the Massachusetts-based non-profit organization Express Yourself has immersed over 2,200 young people into the creative world of music, dance, and visual arts and has empowered them with life-changing results.  http://www.expressyourselfinc.org/

Rick Loughlin and Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Cares
Rick Loughlin is the President Emeritus of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage New England and is a strong community leader who inspires good corporate citizenship in the New England business community.

Since its inception, CBRB Cares, the fundraising arm of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, has donated over 3 million dollars to over 250 New England based non-profit organizations including the RFK Children’s Action Corps. http://www.newenglandmoves.com/cbrb-cares

Susan Wornick
Susan Wornick has been anchor of WCVB-TV’s Midday newscast since February 1989 and also serves as NewsCenter 5’s consumer reporter.  A long-time supporter and member of the Advisory Council at the Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps, Wornick spends a tremendous amount of time volunteering in the community and continues to help raise awareness and funds for a number of local non-profits including the RFK Children’s Action Corps. www.thebostonchannel.com/susanwornick.