August 2008

Dear Family Members, Providing support to a person with an intellectual or developmental disability takes a very special person. Caregivers must be knowledgeable, caring, compassionate, and understanding, as well as technically skilled. These qualities are special gifts that not all caregivers possess. Tim Atkinson, the former Executive Director of The Arc, espoused these qualities and was well known for his deeply Upon Tims passing in November 2008, The Arc established the Timothy J. Atkinson Memorial Scholarship to honor Tims memory as well as perpetuate his tradition of caring by helping one student who planned to enter a field that would advocate for or care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The first scholarship was awarded this past June to Eleanor Mockler from Francis Scott Key High School. Eleanor plans to attend Boston University in the fall. Please help us keep Tims memory alive through Please consider donating to the Timothy J. Atkinson Memorial Scholarship Fund. Your contribution will help perpetuate the spirit of caring and giving that Tim was known and cherished for. Sincerely,

Lisa Albin Director of Development

The Arc of Carroll County is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Donors may be recognized in our annual report or other publications. A donor may choose to remain anonymous by contacting us. A copy of the current financial statement of The Arc of Carroll County is available by writing 180 Kriders Church Rd., Westminster, MD 21158 or by calling 410-848-4124. Documents and information submitted under the Maryland Solicitations Act are also available for the cost of postage and copies from the Maryland Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-974-5534.