10/14/2026
🎶💙 ONEONTA’S GOT SOUL… AND WOW, WHAT A NIGHT! 💙🎶
This is a long one so hang tight 😉❤️
Some nights are about the music. Some are about the people. And then there are nights like this one, where it all comes together for something truly unforgettable! ✨
On behalf of everyone at Helios Care, THANK YOU to our incredible sponsors, generous donors, dedicated volunteers, talented performers, community partners, staff, and everyone who helped make Oneonta’s Got Soul such a special evening!
From the incredible energy of Nate Gross & Soul Mine band to every amazing performer who shared their talent with us, the music was outstanding! But what made the evening even more meaningful was the opportunity to shine a spotlight on people whose compassion, dedication, and kindness make a difference in the lives of others every single day.
🏆 4TH ANNUAL DR. YOSHIRO MATSUO COMPASSIONATE CARE AWARD
Please join us in congratulating our 2026 recipient, Heidi Armao! 💙
This prestigious award recognizes an individual who exemplifies the compassion, dignity, and commitment to caring for others that Dr. Matsuo so beautifully represented.
We also want to recognize our extraordinary nominees:
🌟 Connie Jastremski
🌟 Dr. Chris Mulik
🌟 Daisy Shortsleeve-McMullen
🌟 Kathy Varadi
🌟 Carrie Sutton
🌟 Amie Monahan
🌟 Carole and Michael LaChance
🌟 Linda Evanczyk
🌟 Michael Lent Jr.
Each of these individuals has made a meaningful impact on the lives of others. Being nominated is a testament to the difference they make, often in moments when compassion matters most. We are honored to celebrate every single one of you!
🌷 OUR FIRST ANNUAL TULIP AWARD
A HUGE congratulations to our very first Tulip Award recipient, Gabriela Andrades!
The Tulip Award celebrates the exceptional dedication, kindness, and behind-the-scenes contributions of the support staff who help make compassionate care possible.
We are equally proud to recognize our wonderful nominees, Soraya Mostert and Kim Stabile! Your hard work, caring hearts, and commitment do not go unnoticed. 💕
🌼 OUR FIRST ANNUAL DAISY AWARD
Another exciting first for Helios Care!
Congratulations to Paula Johnson, the recipient of our inaugural DAISY Award! 💛
The DAISY Award honors the extraordinary compassion, skill, and dedication nurses bring to their patients and families.
We also proudly recognize our outstanding nominee, Amber Dudley! Thank you for the compassion, leadership, and commitment you bring to the people around you.
👏 TO OUR SPONSORS — THANK YOU!
Events like Oneonta’s Got Soul simply would not be possible without the businesses, organizations, and individuals who believe in our mission and choose to support it. Your generosity goes far beyond one evening. It helps Helios Care continue providing compassionate hospice care, palliative care, grief support, and meaningful services to individuals and families throughout our communities.
To our volunteers, event organizers, silent auction donors, performers, and everyone who worked tirelessly behind the scenes — we see you, we appreciate you, and we couldn’t have done it without you!
And to everyone who purchased a ticket, attended, donated, cheered, danced, or simply helped spread the word — YOU were part of making this night a success!
💙 THE MUSIC MAY HAVE ENDED, BUT THE IMPACT CONTINUES.
We cannot wait to continue this tradition of celebrating the remarkable people who make our communities stronger, kinder, and more compassionate.
Because at Helios Care, we believe that the people who spend their lives making a difference deserve their moment in the spotlight.
Congratulations again to ALL of our award recipients and nominees!
From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU for making Oneonta’s Got Soul a night to remember! 🎶💙
