Cona Elder Law Hosts ‘These Colors Don’t Run’ Art Contest

Honoring the legacy of those who have served, Melville-based Cona Elder Law recently held its 15th annual “These Colors Don’t Run” art contest at the Long Island State Veterans Home in Stony Brook, featuring work created by elementary, middle, and high school students from nearby schools.

Winning students who created art that emphasized the sacrifices and dedication of our veterans include Maggie Deegan, 11th grade, Harborfields HS (Greenlawn), Marjorie Callahan, 5th grade, RJO Intermediate (Kings Park) and Harry Li, 3rd grade, W.S. Mount Elementary (Stony Brook).

“We are so happy to work with the State Veterans Home team, who take such wonderful care of their residents,” said Melissa Negrin-Wiener, senior partner at Cona Elder Law. “As an elder law attorney, it is a place where I feel I can refer my clients for placement and be one-hundred percent confident that they will receive the care they need.”

Throughout the afternoon, attendees, staff and residents had the opportunity to view the artwork, meet the winners of the art contest, and listen to a live band.

“I applaud Cona Elder Law for their ongoing efforts to ensure our children understand, appreciate, and honor the sacrifices that veterans have made,” said Jonathan Spier, deputy director of the Long Island State Veterans Home. “Through initiatives like the ‘These Colors Don’t Run’ Art Contest, they are helping the next generation not only remember, but truly appreciate the profound impact of our nation’s heroes.”

This press release originally was featured on LI Times.