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Naples, FL – 10/12/17 – Laurie Andrea, Volunteer Coordinator for the Neighborhood Health Clinic (Clinic) — a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization providing Collier County’s working, uninsured adults quality medical and dental care – will receive recognition during the 2017 National Philanthropy Day Celebration at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 9, 2017, at Artis—Naples. “Laurie, a volunteer herself, is passionate about her work, truly embraces our mission and serves our clients and the community with compassion so we’re thrilled that she’s being recognized for her dedication and efforts,” explains Clinic CEO Leslie Lascheid. “Her collaborative nature and healthcare acumen allow her to excel at matching volunteers’ skills with Clinic needs, freeing us all to continue providing a caring and supportive environment for our patients.” A passionate professional, Andrea serves as the Clinic’s Volunteer Coordinator, recruiting and on-boarding new volunteers, the life-blood of the charity as the Clinic is run by some 250 physicians, 42 dentists, 100 nurses and 300 non-medical personnel donating their expertise and supported by 13 fulltime and 7 part-time paid staff. Andrea will be among a select group of Southwest Florida community members recognized as Distinguished Volunteers during the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) 2017 National Philanthropy Day celebration. According to AFP, National Philanthropy Day was created to “recognize the great contributions of philanthropy—and those people active in the philanthropic community—to the enrichment of our world.” Neighborhood Health Clinic facts: ? Performed over 26,951 patient procedures in fiscal year 2016 ? Provided more than 9,900 patient visits with working, uninsured men and women in fiscal year 2016 ? Offers access to general medical practitioners; specialty clinics for complex and chronic conditions and dentists ? Provides onsite laboratory basic tests for established patients ? Offers patient education and research projects ? A 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that has received the coveted Four Star Charity Navigator rating 5 years in a row For more information about the Neighborhood Health Clinic, including ways to support the nonprofit organization, please call 239.261.6600, or visit www.NeighborhoodHealthClinic.org. ###