Virginia had been through some tough times! She was referred to A Life Celebrated from a local agency that had worked to protect her from harm.

A Life Celebrated volunteers worked on Virginia’s behalf to move her to a Senior Community where she would be able to live independently, with home healthcare and chore services, in a secure environment.



As Virginia settled into her new home her care givers became like a family to her. When they learned that Virginia had never taken a trip outside the state of Michigan they realized the perfect opportunity to create excitement in Virginia’s life, while also providing her with a purpose.

Virginia began planning her ideal trip – a cruise to the Caribbean!

Virginia was accompanied by 2 ALC volunteers on her trip. She could not have been more pleased with the cruise. She experienced sights and sounds she never dreamed possible – she was even invited to have dinner at the Captain’s table!

Virginia’s celebration is an example of ALC’s efforts to provide a meaningful life event to a deserving person, while her ability to live independently is a result of true advocacy on her behalf.