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Distinguished Author & Community Activist Annie Monsen of Fairplay has been named recipient of the Muscular Dystrophy Association's 2000 Personal Achievement Award for Colorado. Monsen, was selected for the honor because of her community involvement. The honor is part of MDA's annual national award program recognizing the personal and professional accomplishments and community service of people with neuromuscular diseases in MDA's program. |
| Monsen is heavily involved in her community as a volunteer for several
organizations and events. She's a key organizer of Burro Days, a two-day festival in her community, and is treasurer for the South Park Chamber of
Commerce. Monsen is a member of the SERTOMA Club, a service organization that assists people with hearing impairments, and helps students in a
reading program at a local elementary school. After the effects of her neuromuscular disease forced her to retire from her sales career in 1997, Monsen renewed her interest in oil painting. Her landscapes painted on pieces of wood and rocks have been featured at a gallery in Leadville. Monsen is also training her own service dog, Lacey. Annie is the author of the children's books, Friendly Fly, Captain Blye and the Friendly Fly, and Rusty Raccoon Meets Ricky Rabbit. |
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