Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Claude Moore Scholars Program update

Congratulations to the 56 graduating students of the Claude Moore Scholars program for completing the program and receiving their white coats. This has been the scholars largest graduating class in it's history and we are very excited to see such positive growth in the program. Our Executive Director, J.Lambert, also made the announcement of the new lease of 4,000 square feet of space in the new medical building at Inova Hospitals Cornwall Campus in downtown Leesburg.

Here is the article that was featured on the Leesburg Today website.

http://www.leesburg2day.com/articles/2010/10/20/news/9473claudemoore102010.txt

Monday, October 18, 2010

Claude Moore Fun For All Playground

We are very proud to announce that the Grand Opening of the Claude Moore Fun For All Playground was held September 18th with great success!

The Claude Moore Fun For All playground is an accessible playground located on the grounds of the Warrenton Aquatic and Recreation Facility. The playground is designed to help all children with their physical, social, and psychological development in an inclusive environment. The goal is to create a park where all children, regardless of their cognitive and physical abilities can come together and have fun!

Please see the link below to the news story that ran on FOX 5 morning news on Oct. 13, 2010.

http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/mornings/new-fun-for-all-playground-opens-in-va-101310

For more info on the Claude Moore Fun For All Playground, please visit their website!

http://www.funforallplayground.com/Home_Page.php

Article in Summer 2010 Parktakes Magazine

Our very own Deputy Executive Director of Giving, Lynn Tadlock, was interviewed by the Fairfax County Park Authority for their Parktakes Magazine. Please click on the link below to view the feature.


http://issuu.com/fcpa/docs/parktakes_su10/135?mode=a_p

Friday, October 15, 2010

Welcome to our Blog!

We would like to use this blog as a place to update you on what's happening at the Claude Moore Charitable Foundation. Please check back for updates on our currents events.