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‘A special bond’
Brother Martin volunteer brings joy to Padua House friend BY EVA JACOB BARKOFF Contributing writer
Jacob Gustin was amazed when he walked through the doors of Padua House. “I was shocked by how happy all the residents were who lived there,” said Gustin, 17, a senior at Brother Martin High School in New Orleans. “I feel I made the right choice.” Jacob is one of hundreds of Catholic high school seniors who are required to complete a specific number of community service hours to graduate, choosing from dozens of nonprofit organizations to give of their time. Padua House, at 200 Beta St., Belle Chasse, is a residential program for people of any age with intellectual disabilities. The pro-
gram provides individualized care including weekly doctor visits, physical, occupational, and speech therapy as well as psychological services based on the person’s specific needs. Jacob has also volunteered at Belle Chasse Elementary School, the West Bank ARC and LCMC Health. “Right now, my main focus is on Padua House,” said Gustin, who lives in Belle Chasse. “I spend time helping other residents, too, but the person I spend the most time with is Jeremiah.” Jeremiah, 23, suffered a traumatic brain injury several years ago. He has been a resident at Pauda House since he was 4 years old. “When Jeremiah first came to us, he was
nonverbal,” said Tanna Barthelemy, director of Padua House. “Now he talks continuously and gets his point across. “Jeremiah loves the one-on-one time when Jacob visits, and Jacob lets Jeremiah lead the course of the time they spend together. They have a special bond.” Justin said Jeremiah has “a loving and amazing personality.” “I see the way Jeremiah responds to me when I come to visit,” Justin said. “His face lights up and he has this beautiful smile. Jeremiah loves to dance when I play music, sing songs, watch shows like ‘Barney’ and he tells me about his week. “When it’s time for me to leave, Jeremiah
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Padua House resident Jeremiah, left, visits with Brother Martin senior Jacob Gustin, who volunteers there.
NOLA River Fest celebrated the Mississippi River and the culture of the city recently with a second-line from Jackson Square to the New Orleans Jazz Museum in the Old U.S. Mint in New Orleans. ä More photos. PAGE 2G
PHOTO BY GRANT THERKILDSEN
Lisa Burlingame will walk for suicide awareness.
Supporters of those struggling with mental health will step up for awareness in Audubon Park BY DARREN COOPER Contributing writer
Lisa Burlingame walks for her late husband, she walks for her family, and she walks for you. “I felt so alone my entire life, and I don’t want anybody else to ever feel like that,” she said. “If it means I have to relive and rehash my own story, then I will, because that could help someone recognize they don’t have to live alone, because that’s when the (bad) thoughts take over. “If I can pull people out, I will pull them out,” the Covington resident said. Burlingame and her family have signed up to do the NAMI Southeast Louisiana Mental Health Awareness Walk in Audubon Park Oct. 4. The walk helps provide funds to the National
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Grand Marshal Clyde Adams leads the procession.
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