"Atta Pepper" Foundation Provides "Mobi-Chair" for Sgt. Peck

This past summer it was "Atta Pepper" who provided the "Mobi-Chair" that enabled warrior Sgt John Peck to enjoy the water on our beautiful beach.

Atta Pepper is the Albert J. Schaufler II Memorial Foundation, a family based foundation, formed in memory of the patriarch of the Schaufler family, Albert J. Schaufler II., in order to perpetuate his giving spirit and practice of "doing". Albert Schaufler is remember to always appreciate a good effort with a high five and an "atta pepper". Their mission is to improve the quality of life for others who would otherwise find it difficult or impossible due to ill health and/or unfortunate circumstances.

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Long Beach Waterfront Warriors Among Honorees
At Long Beach Catholic Regional School Crystal Ball

by Mary Melia Giambalvo

John McLaughlin presents the Crystal Ball award to VFW member John Zimmerman, while LBCRS Principal Veronica Danca and LBCRS Honoree Nancy Gentilesco look on.

October 23 2011 - The Long Beach Waterfront Warriors were among the honorees at the Long Beach Catholic Regional School Crystal Ball on Saturday evening, October 22.

The LBWW's are a group of volunteers who support wounded soldiers and their families, welcoming them to Long Beach each summer for a week of relaxation. The group also offers educational assistance and travel for relatives of hospitalized soldiers as well as providing services to veterans.

LBWW Co-Chair and City Council Member John McLaughlin accepted the honor from LBCRS Principal Veronica Danca with many of the volunteers by his side. He later donated the award to the VFW, which has helped in all efforts on behalf of the organization.

Fellow honorees, Nancy Gentilesco and the Attanasio Family, were commended for their involvement in charitable and spiritual work, especially with the youth of our community.

LBWW Co-chair John McLaughlin addresses the audience at the LBCRS Crystal Ball as LBWW volunteers listen.