2023 Workers' Compensation Risk Management Award for Excellence. L-R: Randy Jouben, City of Fairfax County; Sharon L'Heureux Dressel, City of Beverly Hills and Bryan Conner, American Airlines. 2023 Workers' Compensation Risk Management Award for Excellence. L-R: Randy Jouben, City of Fairfax County; Sharon L'Heureux Dressel, City of Beverly Hills and Bryan Conner, American Airlines. Photo: P. Harman/PC360.

Giving back was a priority at the 77th Annual Workers' Compensation Educational Conference in Orlando as attorneys, case managers, physical therapists, social workers, adjusters and others gathered to learn about the newest issues affecting their industries.

Giving Kids the World

For the last 10 years, the Workers' Compensation Institute (WCI) has supported Give Kids the World (GKTW), a magical village located in Orlando that serves young patients with life-threatening health issues and their families. For a week, they are princesses or pirates who get to live a more carefree life that healthy children can only take for granted. They visit the village with their families and create a lifetime's worth of memories in a few short days.

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Patricia L. Harman

Patricia L. Harman is the editor-in-chief of Claims magazine, a contributing editor to PropertyCasualty360.com, and chairs the annual America's Claims Event (ACE), which focuses on providing claims professionals with cutting-edge education and networking opportunities. She covers auto, property & casualty, workers' compensation, fraud, risk and cybersecurity, and is a frequent speaker at insurance industry events. Contact her at [email protected]