Debbe Magnusen (born January 6, 1956, in Pasadena, California), in July 1994, founded the non-profit organization Project Cuddle based out of Costa Mesa, California.[1] Magnusen was a foster mother to over 30 drug-exposed children, while raising two biological children. Five of those children were eventually adopted by Magnusen and her family. She is the author of the non-fiction books Don't Abandon Your Baby[2] and It's Never Dull!!.[3] Don't Abandon Your Baby tells the stories of babies who were nearly abandoned, but saved through working with Magnusen and her non-profit organization Project Cuddle. It's Never Dull talks about true stories of drug exposed babies and how to care for them, as well as the foster care system.
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 Debbe Magnusen in 2011 | |
| Born | Debbe Magnusen January 6, 1956 Pasadena, California, U.S. |
Awards and honors
editMagnusen's work with babies and their mothers has earned her numerous honors and awards including
- A 1996 Olympic Torchbearer as a "Local Community Hero"[4]
- CBS "Whats Right with Southern California Community Service Award" - 1997
- Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge Medal - 1997
- Freeman, Freeman, & Smiley Philanthropist of the Year Award - 1998
- Received Points of Light award #1157 - July 10, 1998[5]
- Congressional Angel in Adoption Award - 2003[6]
- National Day of Philanthropy "Founder of the Year" Award - 2004
- Disney Show Your Character Award - 2005
- Leadership Tomorrow Community Leadership Award - 2005
- Clarins Most Dynamic Woman Award - 2006[7]
- Featured in People in the article "Heroes Among Us" - 2007[8]
- Received a resolution from the 37th State Senate District of California that recognized July 13, 2013 as Baby Abandonment Prevention Awareness day from State Senator Mimi Walters.[9]
References
edit- ^ "History". Archived from the original on 2013-07-30. Retrieved July 30, 2013.
- ^ Magnusen, Debbe (2002). Don't Abandon Your Baby. DeDay Publishing. ISBN 0-9664196-1-8.
- ^ Magnusen, Debbe (1998). It's Never Dull!!. DeDay Publishing. ISBN 0-9664196-0-X.
- ^ Associated Press (April 29, 1996). "California's Surfers Salute Games Flame". Eugene Register-Guard. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
- ^ "Points of Light". Retrieved 15 August 2013.
- ^ "Angels in Adoption" (PDF). Retrieved August 13, 2013.
- ^ Clarins. "Most Dynamic Woman of the Year 2007" (PDF). LittleStar.org. Retrieved 15 August 2013.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "She Finds Homes for Abandoned Babies - 564 and Counting". People. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved August 6, 2012.
- ^ "Senator Mimi Walters and California Senate Resolution Baby Abandonment Prevention Awareness Day". PRLog. Retrieved 2013-08-08.