On September 17, 2021, Samatha’s Harvest, a non-profit organization founded to provide support and raise awareness for individuals with Downs Syndrome, awarded the Samantha’s Buddy Award to John Feudo, Executive Director of the Burbank YMCA in Reading. Samantha's Harvest was founded by Reading Rotarian Lisa Gibbs and husband Rob.
The Samantha’s Buddy Award was presented to John at the organization’s 20th Annual Golf Tournament held at Thomson Country Club in North Reading. John was presented this Award in recognition for his providing an Internship to Samantha Gibbs at the YMCA and for going above and beyond in his support for Samantha and individuals with Downs Syndrome. Samantha’s Harvest has goals of seeing people with Down syndrome are welcomed in their schools and community with a goal towards independence. Samatha’s Harvest recognized John’s exceptional work towards these goals.
John is also a Reading Rotarian who most recently Co-Chaired the 2021 Reading Fall Street Faire Committee.
More information about Samantha's Harvest can be found here.