Plaza 18

Plaza 18 Medical Center

Mixed Media

Dr. Greiser,

Greetings.

Lee Shadeck - former Case Manager (Marvin Smith, Marcia Richirdson, Audrey Kendrick, Ralph Huffman, Richard and a host of others) turned counselor in 2011 and at the start of the pandemic I picked up painting…and haven’t put it down.

I paint Erie.  Often I look for people who are trying in some capacity to make their environment better; I paint something for them (usually their house) and give it to them as a thank you for your efforts- kinda thing.  In a hope to spread some joy; hone my painting skills; and move paintings.  I paint 1-3 paintings a day….and only have so much wall space.  So this is a good outlet.

I painted this for you- because of your dedication to our community and the underserved populations here.  The reason I steered very difficult people to Plaza 18 wasn’t solely for medical care.  What good is taking a horse to water if he won’t drink.  So often people with disabilities are seen as less than- and treated as less than.  

You always made space to treat my clients quickly- but with dignity and respect.  

Thank you for the efforts you have put into our community and the way you have treated others; it has been noticed.

Sincerely,

Lee Lucian Shadeck