2008 H.O.P.E. Award Winner

Mike Wright, Pat Dempsey, and Becky Wright

Each year, the H.O.P.E. Award, Helping Others through Personal Example, is presented by AtHome America co-founders and sisters, Lisa Brandau and Becky Wright at the company’s national convention, called Salute. The convention is for the HomeStyle Specialist, or the independent contracts, who sell our HomeWares.

The award is given to a very deserving individual who works to raise funds and awareness for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

This year’s award was presented to Pat Dempsey, HomeStyle Specialist from Raleigh, North Carolina. For the past four years, Pat has given many hours of her time to preparing and participating in the Tri State Trek, a three-day, 270-mile bike ride from Boston to New York, which raises funds to help find a cure for ALS.

“I was so very surprised to receive this honor! After being a part of AtHome America for more than 17 years and getting the opportunity to know Becky and Mike Wright, how could you not do everything in your power to get the word out about Lou Gehrig’s disease, and how it has affected our lives because of knowing these two wonderful people!!!” says Pat.

“Knowing Mike Wright has been a blessing beyond measure and an inspiration. Seeing how this family deals with this horrible disease is such a testimony to others, not just in our company, but to the many who watch from afar!!!” she continues. “Their faith in God and their HOPE for a cure gives others the courage to stand up and WANT to make a difference! I encourage everyone to what they can. Every bit counts — no matter how small you may think your role is. It all makes a HUGE difference for Mike Wright. He is a very humble man, but I know him well enough to know how special each small gesture is to him! We will find a CURE!!!”

Past Recipients
In recent years, the H.O.P.E. Award been presented to the following recipients:

2007 — DC Curry, DC accepted her award at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center in Schaumburg, Illinois. As the HelpAmerica Foundation Coordinator, DC works each and every day to organize events and raise money to alleviate homelessness among American veterans and find a cure for ALS. DC has participated and organized numerous walks for ALS and can be seen working virtually EVERY AtHome America event. Whether selling raffle tickets, merchandise or Hope 4 Mike logowear, DC is working for Mike Wright and everyone who battles ALS every day. Her gracious spirit and generous heart exemplify everything AtHome America looks for in a H.O.P.E. Award recipient.

2006 — The Johnson Family, AtHome America HomeStyle Specialist, from Channahon, Illinois. Jan and her husband Al, along with their children Jeff, Jay and Joel, organized walks, collected money during ALS Tag Days, constantly and proudly promoted Hope 4 Mike, and participated in the Walk 4 Life. She and her family are working to spread HOPE and truly make a difference!

2005 — Andrea Consoletti, AtHome America HomeStyle Specialist, from Uxbridge, Massachusetts. Andrea was awarded the 2005 H.O.P.E. Award for her participation in the Tri-State Trek, a 270-mile bike ride along the East Coast to raise money for ALS. She also rode in the Tri-State Trek in 2006 and 2007, and has inspired many other people to participate in the Tri-State Trek.

Mike and Becky Wright wish to offer their thanks to EVERYONE who is working to find a cure for ALS!