The Elizabeth Dole Foundation has chosen Michele Hopkins as a Dole Caregiver Fellow, and she plans to be a national advocate for many caring for their loved ones.
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — In sickness and in health is one Warner Robins couple’s daily motto.
Michele Hopkins has been a caregiver to her husband Benjamin for the past 6 years, since he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Now she’s being recognized for it by a national organization.
The Elizabeth Dole Foundation has chosen Michele as a Dole Caregiver Fellow, and she plans to be a national advocate for many caring for their loved ones. The Elizabeth Dole Foundation was created with the aim of honoring US veterans and their caretakers.
“It takes a village to give him the care that he so deserves as a veteran,” Hopkins said.
Michele served in the Air Force Reservesfor 25 years, and her husband Benjamin served in …