{"id":22970,"date":"2025-09-25T10:31:03","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T15:31:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ccano.org\/?p=22970"},"modified":"2025-09-25T10:46:53","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T15:46:53","slug":"journey-for-ahca-chair-couple-begins-in-unexpected-setting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ccano.org\/blog\/journey-for-ahca-chair-couple-begins-in-unexpected-setting\/","title":{"rendered":"Journey for AHCA Chair Couple Begins in Unexpected Setting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22971 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ccano.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Kevin-and-Nancy-Colomb-480x320.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"320\" \/>During summer break while attending LSU in 1975, Kevin ended up in the hospital after breaking his neck diving into shallow water. To the astonishment of his doctors, Kevin was not paralyzed. But Kevin did end up having to lay prone in his hospital bed for seven weeks with screws in his shaved head. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kevin\u2019s time in the hospital gave him a lot of time to reflect.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI got a lot closer with my faith and God after I broke my neck. I prayed the Rosary all the time after that happened, from morning to night,\u201d Kevin said.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kevin also had lots of time for visitors.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kevin connected with Nancy, who accompanied one of their mutual friends to visit him in the hospital. Nancy thought Kevin was \u201ckind of goofy\u201d at first but soon grew fond of him.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nobody could have imagined that this experience would bring Kevin and Nancy together. Their pairing has led to a journey of<br \/>\ngiving back to others, which makes them the logical choice to chair this year\u2019s <strong>Archbishop Hannan Community Appeal (AHCA).<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The AHCA was named in memory of Archbishop Philip M. Hannan, its founder, as a way of honoring his life\u2019s legacy of service to the poor in our community. The annual volunteerdriven campaign supports the works of Catholic Charities, raising funds for the many challenges facing our community. This year\u2019s goal is $2 million.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The accident was a humbling experience for Kevin and made him more mindful of his blessings, which further reinforced his lifelong inclination to never say no.<br \/>\n\u201cThat\u2019s how I was raised,\u201d said Kevin, who grew up in a faith-filled home, where his parents and grandparents were heavily involved in the church and community.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nancy echoes Kevin\u2019s feelings on how faith has played a significant role in both of their lives.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cOur strong faith grew from our Catholic school education and particularly from each of their parishes. Our blessed children and grandchildren have also brought us wonderful recognition of faith,\u201d Nancy said.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cServing with Catholic Charities highlights how service to others transforms lives\u2014showing what faith really means.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kevin has served in various capacities on the boards of the J. Edgar Monroe Foundation and Ozanam Inn. Nancy has been heavily involved with the St. Vincent\u2019s and St. Elizabeth\u2019s Guilds, both of which support several programs at Catholic Charities. Some of her \u001f rst volunteer experiences included the Blue Rose Ball and the Chef\u2019s Charity, both benefitting St. Michael Special School.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just as the AHCA emerged from the devastation of Hurricane Betsy, we\u2019re reminded that unexpected and tragic events often pave the way for beautiful beginnings. As AHCA chairs, Kevin and Nancy hope their journey resonates with those considering supporting the mission of unwavering compassion from Catholic Charities.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Learn more about the AHCA at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ccano.org\/ahca\">www.ccano.org\/ahca.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During summer break while attending LSU in 1975, Kevin ended up in the hospital after breaking his neck diving into shallow water. 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