The 2019 Elly Doyle Special Recognition Award from the Fairfax County Park Authority has been awarded to the National Charity League – Virginia Bluebell Chapter along with six other honorees. The recipients of the awards are those who have contributed substantial time or expertise to the Fairfax County Park Authority for the advancement of recreational and/or educational opportunities or the protection of natural, cultural or historic resources in Fairfax County.
The National Charity League – Northern Virginia Bluebell patronesses Aimee Pierson, Leslie Durham, Kim Darwaza, Dana Hubchen, Jenny Bavisotto, and Nadine Kaiser arrive for the Elly Doyle Award presentation
According to www.connectionnewspapers.com, "The NCL Virginia Bluebell Chapter is a mother/daughter philanthropy group that addresses key needs in the community. They have volunteered and supported the Fairfax County Parks in many ways, including participating in the following:
Cub Run: Watershed cleanups; provided volunteers for special solar eclipse event; the 2020 Bluebell class donated $200 to Cub Run from their philanthropy budget to plant a field of Bluebells
Ellanor Lawrence Park: Habitat Heroes; Arts in the Park
Frying Pan Park: Bluegrass concerts; children’s holiday events; Harvest Festival; 4-H Festival; Special events (“You Gouda Brie Kidding Me” for National Grilled Cheese Day)
Sully Park: Classic cars automobile show; Sully by Candlelight; Halloween at Sully
The NCL Virginia Bluebell Chapter also participated in Spring Fest (Fairfax County’s earth day event)."
Maryam N. is a Senior Writer at Nesbitt Realty. She is an expert on Fairfax County. Maryam has also worked previously as a geologist. She is a foodie and enjoys cooking and exploring new restaurants.
