09/01/2026
Our Heart of Choice Care comes from our office in Moundsville, WV! We couldn’t help to shine the spotlight on our beloved, Pamela Pumpa!
As pictured below, Mrs. Pumpa was the National Easter Seals child representative! She was featured on the back cover of the November 1974 issue of the Employees Bulletin, toured the United States as an Easter Seals rep, and attended many telethons for this organization. Mrs. Pumpa, as seen below, is being held by President Gerald Ford, National Chairman, Peter Faulk, and her father, Herbert Baker.
Mrs. Pumpa graduated from Brooke High School in 1989 with honors. After high school, she went on to West Liberty State College where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. From there she went to West Virginia University where she earned her Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. Instead of letting her disability define her, she broke the walls for others to see that a physical debility gave her greater mental ability! She served on student council for West Liberty State College, fighting for ADA guidelines around all campus facilities.
On June 14, 2025 during the flash flood in Triadelphia West Virginia, Mrs. Pumpa’s home was swept away by the floods. Pamela was swept away by a wall of water while secured in her wheelchair. A courageous neighbor and friend dove into the water to save her. He was able to lift her up in the chair while others lifted her up and out of harm’s way.
Today, Pam, her husband, and their 2 beloved dogs, Thumper & Shadow, now live in Brooke County close to family. Her light shines brighter than before and her courage, tenacity, and example makes us grateful to be a part of her life and inspires us to become better people, no matter what obstacles come in our way.