Gail: I’ve only known you for the last 7 of your 20 years at the Alliance, but it was clear by the time I arrived that you’d managed to put carers on the map. They have been a focus of attention at PCORI from the outset, thanks in good part to you and your achievements. You have also been a stellar member of PCORI’s Founding Board and for that I am ever grateful. Looking forward to continuing our work together.
Gail- Thank you so much for being the powerhouse of caregiving. You’ve blazed a long and deep trail for all of us to follow. Enjoy this new season of life!
I so wish I could be there with you today to celebrate all you have accomplished. Your life has touched so many in such wonderful ways. Your legacy will live on within thousands of families who care deeply about their loved ones. Thank you for everything, and I hope to see you soon to congratulate you in person.
Congrats on ALL your accomplishments! May your future adventures prove to be just as rewarding… big sis. 😉 Enjoy this next phase of the journey! xoxo
I have known Gail since 2003 when she graciously accepted our invitation to address an international conference at Hyderabad India and created an ever lasting impression about her vision. Since then, I have had many interactions and she visited India many times, the last one being the 12th IFA Global conference in 2014 at Hyderabad, when I was the Global President of IFA. I remember an active role she played during the White House Conference on Ageing 2005 when I was invited to speak as a part of Global Round Table. In 2015, she made sure that I presented a paper in the 6th International Carers Conference in Gothenburg, Sweden. I hope to remain connected with her. I wish I were present at the memorable event this month to facilitate Gail’s significant contributions to the global caregiving advocacy efforts. My best wishes to her and the new CEO Grace at NAC.
Gail – Thank you for being a passionate, relentless and effective spokesperson for caregivers. Your persuasive advocacy has opened many hearts and minds, bringing attention to the essential role of caregivers. Those of us who are – or will be – caregivers, owe you a debt of gratitude.
