Bensten Schone and Heather Bensten Schone
Dianne Kay, Fulton Liss and Maggie Shannon
RJ Mitte
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VICTORY OF HUMAN SPIRIT At its 30th anniversary gala, chaired by James V. Reyes and GEICO Chairman Tony Nicely and emceed by NBC4 anchor Doreen Gentzler, MedStar National Rehabilitation Network raised a record $133,000 in 10 minutes. The annual Victory Award started in 1986 to recognize individuals “who exemplify courage and strength in the face of physical adversity.� This year’s honorees included “Breaking Bad� actor RJ Mitte, Brazilian Paralympian Renato Leite and former MedStar NRH pediatric patient Bensten Schone. Calling the gala “a fantastic celebration of the perseverance and bravery of my son and three other honorees,� Lance Schone said, “But just as important, it was a recognition of the significant contributions of the nurses, therapists, doctors, technicians and administrators who make it possible for people like Bensten to realize their recovery potential.� VIEW ALL THE PHOTOS AT WWW WASHINGTONLIFE COM
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