Edgar F. "Daddy" Allen Historical Marker Ceremony - Elyria, Ohio

This was a quick video recording of the Ohio Historical Marker honoring Edgar F. "Daddy" Allen in Elyria, Ohio on September 20, 2016.

Here is some background from the Elyria Rotary Club on Daddy Allen:

http://www.elyriarotary.org/news.shtm...


Edgar F. AllenEdgar "Daddy" Allen founded Easter Seals in 1919. Inspired by his vision and passion, Easter Seals creates solutions that change lives and assures that children and adults with disabilities can live with equality, dignity, and independence.
"Your life and mine should be valued not by what we take... but by what we give."
— Edgar F. Allen

Born: May 8, 1862 Newton, Massachusetts
Died: September 20, 1937 Elyria, Ohio
A life changing experience led Edgar Fiske Allen to found an organization, which, ultimately, became the Easter Seals. From the construction of one hospital in a small town in Ohio, Easter Seals has grown into an organization which now serves over one million clients a year in every state and the country of Puerto Rico. Allen's continued efforts to identify need, and his persistent pursuit of the best means to meet that need initiated a philosophy that is reflected in the scope of Easter Seals services today. These services include programs for children, vocational training, and employment and medical rehabilitation. Easter Seals continues the task set forth by Allen's selfless dedication.