Green Bay Packers Community Service Award presented by Humana, Inc.
(Appleton, WI) Ellen Sauer, The Arc Fox Cities’ Special Olympics Track coach for over 30 years, has been awarded the Green Bay Packers Community Quarterback Award. This award, presented by Humana, Inc. is designed to honor volunteers who exemplify leadership, dedication, creativity, and a commitment to improving the communities in which they live through volunteerism.
Ellen was one of ten chosen out of numerous statewide nominees. Ellen is a teacher at Ferber Elementary School in Appleton, WI and has lived in the Fox Cities the majority of her life. She is an active member of the volunteer community and has coached The Arc’s Track and Field team for over 30 years. She has grown the program from 10 track athletes to more than 60 this past year. She not only gets the athletes involved, she also reaches out to students in her school to volunteer during the season. Ellen is a leader because she leads by example. She is humble, generous, passionate, caring and persistent. She is everything to her athletes. She is a teacher, a friend, a family member, a caregiver, a fan, a supporter, a helping hand and most importantly a COACH!
The honor of this award includes a generous grant of $4,000 to The Arc Fox Cities, Inc. In addition, Ellen will be honored at a luncheon at Lambeau Field and will receive two tickets, provided by Humana, for the December 22, 2013 contest between The Green Bay Packers and The Pittsburgh Steelers at Lambeau Field.
The Arc Fox Cities, Inc. provides programs and services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Their mission is to Utilize Advocacy, Respect and Concern to empower all people with disabilities to have the opportunity to choose and realize their goal of a full life and a secure future.
