Mary P. Coates-Patsos Memorial Award
Mary Coates-Patsos died September 2003 at the age of 36 years old. She battled a rare and chronic disease called Takayasu’s Arteritis for more than 10 years. Shortly after being diagnosed, she founded a non-profit association on behalf of all afflicted with this disease. The association provided education and support to Takayasu’s Arteritis patients, family members, health professionals and in general people throughout the world. Mary made a decision not to be a victim of her disease but rather a pioneer. She had a tenacious desire to aid others affected by this disease. Her bravery was an inspiration to everyone who knew her. She emphasized the most positive aspects of a situation. She had an extraordinary ability to persevere despite great obstacles and a courageous attitude that radiated throughout the community.
The annual Mary Coates Patsos Memorial Award recognizes a Power Kid who has outstanding character, contributes to our growing community as a responsible citizen in both spirit and action, exhibits kindness, compassion and understanding of a high order by giving of one’s self to kids in need, even when this course is a difficult or unpopular one.
Award Winners
Caela Byrnes, Session 1, 2025
Beatriz Medrano-Palmer, Session 2, 2025
Sam Porter, Session 1, 2024
Brooke Donath, Session 1, 2024
Beatriz Medrano-Palmer, Session 1, 2023
Ameila Rigas, Session 2, 2023
AJ DeSouza, Session 1, 2022
Eloise Johnson, Session 2, 2022
Nadia Aquil, Session 1, 2021
Erin Alves, Session 2, 2021
Program cancelled due to COVID-19, 2020
Tiffany Arvestian, Session 1, 2019
Cole Brereton-Green, Session 2, 2019
Claire Gingo, Session 1, 2018
Jonah Seigel, Session 2, 2018
Rachel Carbone, Session 1, 2017
Sandro Daniels, Session 2, 2017
Katrina Arvestian, Session 1, 2016
Catherine Barry, Session 2, 2016
MaryKate Brady, Session 1, 2015
Emily Keats, Session 2, 2015
Noelani Lasko, Session 1, 2014
Jordan Ianakiev, Session 2, 2014
Dominic Sheehan, Session 1, 2013
Kiera Lappin, Session 2, 2013
Sophia Morgante, 2012
Shannon Hertigan, 2011
Jessica Coughlin, 2010
Jessica Coughlin, First Recipient of the
Mary Coates-Patsos Memorial Award, 2010