OGDENSBURG -- Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center’s Winter Cancer Treatment Center received a $500 Pam Todd memorial grant from St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union.

And the credit union named one of their own the recipient of an award in Todd’s memory.

In conjunction with this donation, an Annual Pam Todd Attitude Award is awarded to the credit union employee that “best embodies the love that Pam had for her job, coworkers, and credit union members.” The 2020 recipient of the Pam Todd Attitude Award is Richard Tacchino, business development manager.

Todd, who a news release describes as “a very dear friend and colleague” of the credit union, died of cancer in September 2017.

The inscription on Tacchino 's certificate reads, "During Pam's many years with the Credit Union, she displayed a love for her job, her coworkers, and members. Pam's smile, witty humor, and positive attitude made the Credit Union a better place. Richard shares many of these same qualities. Every time Richard enters the building, he has a huge smile on his face. He has the ability to make members and coworkers laugh and feel special. Richard works incredibly hard to promote the Credit Union and ensure that members are getting the best experience. Pam's memory will live on through Richard's enthusiasm and dedication."