Mary Gabalski
Surrounded by over one hundred friends and family members, Mary Gabalski was named the 25th recipient of the Axel W. Carlson "Unsung Hero" Award. The announcement was made tonight at a reception held at the Robert H. Jackson Center.
Beginning in January, the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation began accepting nominations for this award. The Foundation was seeking an individual who was making significant contributions to our area through their volunteer efforts neither expecting nor receiving any reward or recognition.
Exemplifying the spirit of the award, Gabalski quietly shares her goodwill and talent with the Jamestown Lions Club, the Chautauqua Region Multiple Sclerosis Society, Frewsburg Community Pride Group, the Babe Ruth World Series Committee, St Susan Center, March of Dimes Walk, Robert H. Jackson Elementary School's Drama Program, Parents as Reading Partners Program and Science Fair.
The honoree is married to Ronald Gabalski and is the mother of five children - Janet, Johanna, Jillian, Elizabeth, Ronald. Gabalski resides in Frewsburg and works as a mobility consultant for Fenton Mobility of Jamestown.
As Jamestown's "unsung hero", Mrs. Gabalski received a $1,000 award.
In addition, the Community Foundation presented donations to ten charities in her honor.