Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), a sponsor of one of the 29 painted lobsters showcased at Plymouth’s Lobster Crawl, has announced the winners of their #SelfieWithSid Contest on their Facebook page found at https://www.facebook.com/OCESMA.
Contestants took photos of themselves (selfies) with OCES’ lobster Sid on its perch in front of the Spire Center in Plymouth, and posted the photos on OCES’ Facebook page.
Cathy Rose of Brockton received the most “likes” for her photo submitted to the #SelfieWithSid contest and won First Place prize of $230 Mastercard gift card – $10 for each of the 23 communities OCES serves.
“Thank you so much for this, but more importantly thanks for the tireless work on behalf of our elders OCES performs every day. You’re all heroes!” said Cathy Rose.
The OCES team also selected two photos that they judged to be the most fun and creative, and awarded “Sid-Sensational” Mastercard gift card prizes of $50 each to Michael Lewis of Fairhaven and Melissa Thorne of Berkley.
“Congratulations to all of our winners! We truly appreciate the efforts made by our #SelfieWithSid contestants in sharing their photos, as they have helped create greater awareness of OCES and our mission by way of our new Facebook page,” said Lynn Smith, Development Manager at OCES.
About Sid
Sid the lobster was custom-designed and hand-painted by Samantha Shields, a talented local artist, U.S. Air Force veteran and Plymouth resident. The name Sid stands for “Supporting Independence and Dignity” and reflects OCES’ mission statement, which is “to support the independence and dignity of elders and people with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy and safe living.”
About Plymouth Lobster Crawl
The Plymouth Lobster Crawl features 29 unique structures measuring five feet tall. The fiberglass structures are sponsored by local businesses and organizations; each is custom designed and hand painted by local artists. This FREE art exhibit is presented by the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce. Visit www.plymouthchamber.com/lobster for more information.
About OCES
Founded in 1974, OCES proudly serves greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities. OCES is a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Brockton with a second office in Plymouth. OCES is designated as one of 26 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES’ mission is to support the independence and dignity of elders and people with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy and safe living. The agency has 235 employees and operates more than 15 programs serving older adults, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers. For more information call 508-584-1561 or visit www.ocesma.org.
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