Tony Orlando, right, helped Medicaid reform supporters celebrate their 2008 legislative success with a private concert on Aug. 2, 2008 at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn. From left, back row: Advocates for Medicaid Choice founder Joe Stango, Bob’s sons Dr. Greg Veillette and Mark Veillette and his wife Bonnie Veillette. From left, front row, Bob and his daugther Stephanie DeLuca.
News and Events
Bob has never been one to crave the spotlight, but he has graciously agreed to allow his friends and family to shine it on him to help raise money to pay for his on-going care.
Media coverage of Bob
Republican-American, August 1, 2008
Tony Orlando gives back to local givers
Republican-American, June 17, 2008
Expanded home rehab bill signed
Republican-American, April 4, 2008
Time short for home care
WCBS 880 AM, March 29, 2008
Veillette family struggles, part I
Veillette family struggles, part II
Hartford Courant, March 9, 2008
Editorial: No Place Like Home
Hartford Courant, March 5, 2008
Seniors, Disabled Residents Push State Leaders for Expanded Home Care Option
The Republican-American, March 5, 2008
Stroke victim’s push for home care speaks volumes
Associated Press, March 4, 2008
Seniors, disabled urged lawmakers to expand access to home care
The Republican-American, Feb. 15, 2008
The Right to Choose: Forum on a move to expand funding for long-term care attracts hundreds
Associated Press, Jan. 20, 2008
For former editor locked in his body, movie is all too real
Hartford Courant, Jan. 8, 2008
From Bell to Butterfly
Los Angeles Times, Dec. 25, 2007
Trapped in His Body, His Spirit Soars
The Republican-American (Waterbury, Conn.), Dec. 23, 2007
Son's 'failure' means better life for many facing same situation
New York Times, Dec. 16, 2007
Losing Movement, but Not Wisdom or Love
The Republican-American ( Waterbury, Conn.), November 2007
Tracey O'Shaughnessy column
Press Releases
Tony Orlando helps Medicaid reform supporters celebrate recent legislative success
Press Release Announcing 2008 Bob Veillette 5K Road Race and Walk
Medicaid reform bill gains 10,000 signatures of support, 15 legislative co-sponsors
Proposed bill would expand Money Follows the Person, add skilled workers
to support more home care
Feb. 9 stroke discussion paired with local ‘Diving Bell’ debut at Bantam Cinema
Website launched to help Naugatuck resident paralyzed by stroke
Press Release for 2007 Bob Veillette 5K Road Race and Walk
Press Release for 2006 Bob Veillette 5K Road Race and Walk
Events:
His friends and family have held several major fundraisers to help Bob and his family make ends meet: 5K road races, because Bob loved running, and a night of musical entertainment, because of his love of music. For information about these events, click on the links below.
The Bob Veillette 5K Road Race and Walk 2006, 2007, 2008
Flier for 2008 Bob Veillette 5K Road Race and Walk