(Photo by Christopher Stillians, CMS Design Portraiture)
In a surprise move, trustees of the Maureen B. O’Donnell Trust presented a much larger check than anticipated, at a ceremony held in memory of Ms. O’Donnell on Sunday, March 9, 2025. The event was held at the Providence Transitional Care Center in Torrance, Calif.
In what was originally designated to be a $15,000 donation, the O’Donnell Trust brought to the event a cleverly wrapped oversized check decorated with pictures of therapy dogs and hearts. During the unveiling, the unwrapped package revealed a $25,000 donation, $10,000 more!
Dr. Dean H. Cummings, trustee, presented the check, and Ms. O’Donnell’s goddaughter, Laura Radley, also attended and spoke fondly of Maureen O’Donnell and her dedicated service in the community.
Suni Cookson, director of Love On 4 Paws, graciously accepted the donation.
“On behalf of our team at Love On 4 Paws, we are deeply grateful for this generous donation in memory of an incredible woman whose passion for public service matched our own,” said Ms. Cookson. “It is heartwarming to see such support for our mission, and we know this contribution will directly impact the lives of those we serve.“
(News Posted: April 2025)
