title: 2008 National Caring Awards.
abstract: This year marks the 23rd anniversary of the creation of the Caring Institute as inspired by Mother Teresa. It also marks the 21st Annual National Caring Awards Ceremony. This year the Caring Institute Board of Trustees has chosen to honor five adults and five young people. They will receive their awards on April 7, 2008, and simultaneously be inducted into the Hall of Fame for Caring Americans, located three blocks east of the U.S. Capitol in what was the first Washington, D.C. home of the great abolitionist Frederick Douglass. In addition to honoring individuals who are large of spirit, the Caring Awards express the hope that increased public awareness will lead to financial support for their charitable activities. The Institute also hopes that the honorees will be seen as role models to inspire and be emulated by others all across America.
mesh_terms: D001363:Awards and Prizes; D017028:Caregivers; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014481:United States