About
Why I created The Annual Caring for the Caregiver Expo's!
When my mother passed away in 2004, my sister and I were there to support our father, who had spent over 50 years loving her. He was now lost in his grief, hurting, sick, desperate, and in need of our help. The first three years of caring for him were the toughest. He had always been a strong man who took good care of his family, but now he was the one who needed care. Honestly, my father didn’t want to live without my mother, but we refused to let him give up. Through the good, the bad, and the challenging moments, we ensured he was safe, well-cared for, and treated with dignity and respect. With God’s grace and the support of our family and friends, my father lived for 13 more years and passed away in 2017.
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As a daughter, mother, and now grandmother, I truly understand what it means to be a caregiver and to receive care through the love and support of family, friends, and healthcare professionals. In 2019, God inspired me with the vision for the Annual Caring for the Caregiver Expo. This event was born out of my personal experience with my father, and our goal is to offer valuable information, resources, guidance, uplifting support, love, and a little pampering as we navigate the journey of life.
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By God's grace, we have expanded the Annual Caring for the Caregiver Expo to Columbus, Cleveland, and Toledo, Ohio, with plans to grow to other cities in the coming years.
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We invite you to join us each year at the Annual Caring for the Caregiver Expo. We kindly ask for your prayers and support as sponsors, exhibitors, service providers, volunteers, and, of course, caregivers.
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Thank you for your time, talents, support and participation!
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In God's Service, Brenda D. Spencer, President & CEO, Spencer 4Higher Media LLC
Billy & Virginia Sanders
"There are 4 kinds of people in the world...Those who have been Caregivers, Those who are currently Caregivers, Those who will be Caregivers and Those who will need Caregivers,"
Former First Lady, Rosalynn Carter
Our Mission
Caregivers are everywhere! The impact on this silent, unpaid army of caregivers is immense. Many are devoting more than 20 hours per week to the care of their loved ones. Trying to manage work and family alongside caring for a loved one, it's no wonder that nearly half of these caregivers admit to feeling stressed and burned out.
The Caring for the Caregiver Expo believes in giving back to the community! As part of our support for the Caregivers in our community “The Caring for the Caregiver Expo” is a One Day Event to say thank you and provide pampering, health and fitness, education, information, career and employment opportunities and much more to caregivers across Central Ohio, across our great state and our nation!
Our Host
The Ohio Sickle Cell and Health Association, Inc. serves as Ohio’s statewide family support organization, working full time to resolve issues surrounding sickle cell disease and trait. Since the 1960’s our organization and partners have been at the forefront of improving the quality of health, life and services for individuals, families, and communities affected by sickle cell and related conditions. Along with other programs nationwide, we are promoting the search for a cure for all people in the world with sickle cell disease. OSCHA is a 501(c) (3) organization.