Goodwill Honors Reliable Worker
Since September of 2000, Rodney Sokol has worked on a Goodwill cleaning crew. Rain, sleet or snow, Rodney always is at work and ready to go.
Then two years ago, Rodney was diagnosed with congestive heart failure,diabetes and resulting complications. In spite of not feeling well, Rodney reported for every shift, did not complain, and completed his job the best he could. Rodney repeatedly demonstrates how important his job is to him!
After his medical diagnosis, Rodney began incorporating many diet changes to manage his diabetes, and as a result, he is feeling better than he has in a long time! As he began to feel healthier, Rodney, typically a man of few words, began to engage others in conversation. Today, he is eager to greet others and take part in conversations about the New York Mets, the Iowa Hawkeyes, the latest on C-SPAN or World War II history.
While Rodney has been re-inventing himself, he has continued his excellent work on the cleaning crew. In May Goodwill presented Rodney with a 2009 Achievement Award for his successful work while facing serious health issues. |
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