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Helping Neighbors in Need

From making masks to collecting food donations, we are proud of our employees for all they have done to give back, especially during this difficult time. Here are just a few examples of how our employees stayed true to their community.

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Celebrate Diversity with Jorge Lopes

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We Stand Together. We Stand Against Hate.

Read our statement of solidarity with Asian Americans and Asians in the United States.

Carol Keohane with her husband Scott and her two daughter Jackie and Abby

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Losing a Parent to Colorectal Cancer

Carol Keohane, Senior Manager for Training at ��ߺ�� Inc, shares the story about losing her mom to colorectal cancer and what the loss has meant for her own healthcare.

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Tour de Tush Charity Ride Goes National in 2021

The Tour de Tush charity bike ride has evolved since the ride was started seven years ago by Lehigh Valley cancer survivor Gale Fritsche to raise colorectal cancer awareness and save lives. This year, Tour de Tush meets another milestone by going national to support local programs and services nationwide through the Colon Cancer Coalition (CCC) network.

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Celebrating Diversity During Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month, we are spotlighting members of our African American Colleague Affinity Network (CAN), a group dedicated to broadening awareness of different cultures while creating a welcoming environment.

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An Ally For Those With Invisible & Visible Disabilities

In the INterAbilites CAN, I gained a better understanding of disabilities I had not previously known about. It is an opportunity for everyone to learn and grow as an individual. The CAN provides the opportunity for inclusion and connection with others.

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Accepting Our Differences

Most people have special needs of some kind, and as a society it’s important to remove the stigma of that. We are all individuals with different abilities. Acceptance of our differences is being an ally to the human condition.

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A New Light Every Day

Having a disability does not make you any different or less valuable than anyone else. I feel it makes you a stronger individual as you encounter so many challenges and struggles daily, but still have the ability to make life a blessed experience.

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Listen, Understand, Empathize, Support

I am passionate about Disability Pride for deeply personal reasons. Disabilities come in many forms, both seen and unseen. They all have significant impact on people, their families, and the larger global community.

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I Am Enough

“Disability Pride” comes from within yourself. We must all learn to love ourselves for who we are, and how we are. We must be comfortable with ourselves and our disability, accepting what can be accomplished and overcome, and scaling any barriers that come our way.

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Changing the Narrative

The way society looks at mental health is backward. I am passionate about changing the narrative so we can all become more empathetic to each other and build an environment where individuals with invisible disabilities feel comfortable sharing themselves with the world.