DNLCC Creates Additional Space for Medical Exams

At Chart a Course for Children 2008, DNLCC Development Coordinator Beverly Hutchison shared a story of a young girl helped at DNLCC. In this case the significance of medical services on site positively impacted the outcome for this child and family. She then asked our guests to help---by donating to the construction of a second examination room at DNLCC. Having a second exam room will enable the co-located staff from the Medical University of South Carolina to see children in a more timely fashion. Two generous donors offered to match up to $30,000. Our wonderful guests dug deep and raised the $30,000 to meet this challenge.

We had several other individuals and companies that made this project possible. Rush Dixon of Rush Dixon Architect designed the new space for us pro-bono. Bob Dunn and Hill Construction once again helped us by providing their services at cost. Berchtold Corporation donated lighting and Patience Everson painted murals for both rooms.

TODAY, children are being seen in our new exam room!

Thank you to our
Medical Exam Room Challenge Donors

Appreciating Volunteers

The Junior League of Charleston, in celebration of its 85th Anniversary, awarded an $8,500 grant to The Dee Norton Lowcountry Children's Center in support of its "I believe..." child abuse prevention campaign. An important part of this grant was to reward volunteers and thank them for their invaluable and generous contributions of their time.

As part of the Volunteer Appreciation Celebration on April 30, 2008, DNLCC awarded the first Susan P. Parsell Volunteer of the Year Award to Jeff Taylor of Cognetix, a local marketing firm. Three years ago, DNLCC hired Jeff to create a successful marketing campaign. However Jeff became so enthralled in DNLCC’s mission that he decided to disregard his contract and offered his services at no cost. Jeff went on to design the concept, butterfly logo, billboard and posters of the campaign. He also used his contacts to implement the campaign through local media outlets and sporting events. Jeff is an example of how one individual can truly make a difference in the success of a nonprofit organization and more importantly, the lives of children who are victims of abuse. He is not just integral to the success of DNLCC’s public awareness campaign; he is the driving force behind it.

Suzi Parsell was the founding co-chairman of the Junior League of Charleston committee that created the then-named Lowcountry Children's Center. She volunteered countless hours of her time to help create and sustain the work of DNLCC. She has spent the past two decades supporting DNLCC's efforts to help child abuse victims. The award was named in her honor.