At our Living Well Disability Services Transforming Lives Gala on Friday, August 21, we will showcase the annual Dreammaker Award winners. The winners will be celebrated for their commitment to creating a more inclusive community and helping people with disabilities live meaningful, self-directed lives. Today, we are proud to introduce Don Golofski and family, our 2026 Donor Dreammaker Award recipients.
At Living Well, our mission is strengthened by individuals and families whose commitment extends beyond support and becomes true partnership. This year, we are proud to recognize the Golofski family for the extraordinary impact they have made on our organization and the people we serve.
Don and and Sandy and their entire family have been dedicated members of the Living Well community for many years. As the parents Don Jr, who has lived with Living Well since 2017, they understand firsthand the importance of quality, person-centered support and the opportunities it creates for individuals to live meaningful, connected lives.
While their commitment began with supporting their own family member, their impact reaches far beyond that role. Over the years, they have become steadfast advocates and generous supporters of Living Well’s broader mission. Whether helping bridge unexpected funding gaps, contributing to special initiatives, or simply showing up to lend encouragement and support, the Golofski’s have consistently demonstrated their belief in our work and the people at the heart of it.
What makes their contributions especially meaningful is the spirit in which they give. They approach every interaction with warmth, optimism, and a genuine desire to help others succeed. Don’s infectious laugh, positive outlook, and sincere care for both the individuals we support and the staff who serve them have made him a beloved presence throughout the Living Well community.
“Through their steadfast support, The Golofski family has strengthened Living Well far beyond their own family’s connection to our mission. Their generosity helps create opportunities, fill critical needs, and enrich lives throughout our community. We are profoundly thankful for their belief in our work and the difference they make every day.” said Jamee Yung, Director of Development.
The Golofski’s philanthropy is not measured solely by financial support, but by the relationships they have built and the encouragement they offer to others. They understand that strong communities are created when people invest in one another, and they lead by example every day.
We are deeply grateful for this incredible family’s continued partnership and proud to celebrate all that they have done to advance Living Well’s mission. Through dedication, generosity, and advocacy, the Golofski’s exemplify what it means to be true champions for individuals with disabilities and their families.
Thank you, for helping ensure that everyone in our community has the opportunity to live healthy, joyful, and fulfilling lives.
(The Donor Dreammaker award Honors an individual, family, company or foundation whose financial support has created/generated/underwritten/provided for exceptional services that transform the lives of people impacted by disabilities).
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