ST. LOUIS — 5 On Your Side wants to rise up for heroes!
We want to recognize the men and women who don't often get the spotlight but are the backbone to vital organizations in St. Louis.
On March 24, the Today in St. Louis crew gave a shout-out to Steve Vicalvi. He's an administrator with Dolan Memory Care Homes. It's an organization that helps patients with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.
When the pandemic first hit, long-term care facilities couldn't allow visitors. Vicalvi and others at Dolan acted as family, working hard to care for and love the patients.
It's been a year where Vacalvi has worn many hats. The pandemic has brought many challenges to long-term care facilities, including staffing shortages.
Vacalvi gave up spending Thanksgiving with his own family so he could care for residents on the holiday.
The team at Dolan said they couldn't have made it through the year without Vacalvi's leadership.
Thanks Steve Vacalvi for making our city better!