Join us on Thursday, June 14 at the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum as we present the 2012 Embracing the Legacy Awards to:

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 of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Cares 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

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. 

Individual tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available.  Check back soon for more information or contact Lisa McTighe Sikora at 617-227-4183 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Past Embracing the Legacy Honorees:

2011
Nancy Carlsson-Paige, Lael Chester, Terry Cross, and Marian Wright Edelman and Peter Edelman

2010
Joan and Steve Belkin, Jim Brett, Teach for America, Gale Sayers

2009
Daren Chentow, Mel King, Bob Watson, and Youth Advocacy Project

2008
Ellen Bassuk, Medical-Legal Partnership for Children, Don Rodman, and Dr. Gerry Wright

2007
American Honda Motor Company, Chris Gabrieli, Kai Leigh Harriott, and Rafer Johnson

2006
Michael Connolly, Brian Hancock. Philip W. Johnston, and Michael Obel-Omia