March 2021 Make Over

Registered Nurse

Lauren Picarelli

Dear Friends of Chameleon,

I hope this note finds you well. It’s hard to believe we have hit the 1-year mark since covid changed all our lives…As the spring weather approaches, and the days get longer I hope your spirits find rejuvenation too! To all my fellow gardeners, I know you are more than happy to find your inner peace in the soil. If you are not a gardener, get ready to enjoy a touch of Spring at Chameleon!

I would like to introduce you to our March Healthcare Hero  Lauren Picarelli. Interviewing her and hearing her story really gives you a true sense of hope and admiration for all the nurses and healthcare workers throughout this pandemic. With the help of the talented Vinny and Joy it was such a pleasure to make her over and feel really special!

Please tune in to Laurens’s story, for the world needs to recognize the devotion and hard work that was needed throughout this last trying year!

See Lauren’s Video Here

If you too would like to donate a gift to honor frontline workers please contact me at [email protected]

If you own a small business or know someone that does, please help us by donating a gift card or gift. It will go a long way to show how much we appreciate all that they do! Contact me at  [email protected] or call 203-234-7900 ext 215

Stay Safe My Friends,

Carleen

Chameleon Owner

 

 

February 2021 Make Over

Social Worker

Debbie Colberg

 

Dear Friends of Chameleon,

Please let me introduce you to Debbie. Debbie has been a client of Chameleon for nine years.

Although I’ve never done her hair, I always notice her when she’s in the salon, for her smile and friendliness just captures me. I had no idea what Debbie did for a living up until now. After listening to her COVID-19 experience as a social worker, I am so honored we chose such a devoted, caring and deserving person.

Debbie was kind enough to let us tell her story through video. After listening to her COVID-19 experience in a nursing home you can’t help but want to express gratitude for all those who were on the front lines.

Hear Debbie’s Story – Watch Her Video 

A huge thank you to to our partners for their gifts and gift certificates:

Stella boutique

Infinite Nutrition

Arnold’s Jeweler’s

Husky Cleaners

Vines Wine and Liquor

Viron Rhondo

And of Course, to our dedicated stylist Wayne for his time and the beautiful color and cut makeover on Debbie!

If you too would like to donate a gift to honor frontline workers please contact me at [email protected]

If you own a small business or know someone that does, please help us by donating a gift card or gift. It will go a long way to show how much we appreciate all that they do! Contact me at  [email protected] or call 203-234-7900 ext 215

Stay Safe My Friends,

Carleen

Chameleon Owner

 

January 2021 Make Over

Operating Room Nurse

Sarah Fusco

Dear Friends of Chameleon,

Where do I start…. I am so moved by the winner of our first nominated frontline healthcare worker. I only hope I can tell her story as well as she did….

Sarah Fusco knew that she wanted to be in the healthcare field in some capacity. She contemplated many aspects, a doctor, pharmaceuticals, and health science. After getting her health science degree, she went on to get her master’s degree at BU. Sarah decided to become an operating room nurse. Sarah could have become anything. Although modest and humble it was obvious that she really preferred the direct connection with the patient. Being completely covered from head to toe, N 95 mask and shield for 12 hours a day had its challenges, but her real challenge was trying to stay connected to each patient with only a very small part of her face revealed. I could tell her compassionate energy for making the patient feel safe and be safe must have permeated through all that gear.

The challenges of COVID during your very first year of nursing had the potential to make or break any frontline worker but for Sarah it made her realize she made the right decision.

Her coworker Meg, nominated her saying she always stays brave and optimistic, encouraging others to stay strong and safe. After listening to her story…  anyone who has Sarah by their side in the operating room is one lucky person, for she will give you 100% and more!

Chameleon was privileged to honor Sarah and we cannot thank the businesses enough that helped us by donating these gifts to her.

Kristen from Dynamite Designs stopped by with a beautiful scarf and comfy shirt.

Michael from Libro Jewelers gave her a beautiful bracelet.

Athena Diner II  gave a $25 gift card.

Outback  in North Haven gave a $20 gift card.

Please continue to help us honor a healthcare worker monthly by going to our website chameleonhcc.com and filling out the information under monthly makeover.

If you own a small business or know someone that does, please help us by donating a gift card or gift. It will go a long way to show how much we appreciate all that they do! Contact me at  [email protected] or call 203-234-7900 ext 215

Stay Safe My Friends,

Carleen

Chameleon Owner