Recognitions
Recognitions
Reporting on the initiative and on the dementia-friendly work around it, newest first.
From the United States Congress
August 5, 2026
Dear Thrisha,
Congratulations on the success of your Forget Me Not Flower Initiative. This thoughtful program reflects your dedication, compassion, and commitment to serving our aging community while giving new life and purpose to donated floral arrangements.
I am honored to represent you and your efforts to make a meaningful and lasting difference in our community. Your commitment to bringing comfort and joy to others through this unique initiative is truly commendable, and I wish you continued success as you inspire others through your service in the years ahead.
Again, congratulations on this outstanding accomplishment. Please do not hesitate to contact my office if I can ever be of assistance to you in the future.
Respectfully yours,
Craig Goldman
Member of Congress
In the press
North Texas teen shows dementia patients she cares through flower initiative
A profile of the initiative from its start after homecoming through the wedding flowers that now arrive from across the neighborhood.
Also republished without a paywall.
52 Faces: Stepping out of the comfort zone, Thrisha Sukesh finds a calling
How a grandfather's diagnosis turned into a citywide push for dementia-friendly businesses, and the classmates who came along.
Fort Worth City Council honors high school student Thrisha Sukesh for dementia service
Coverage of the September 16 council proclamation recognizing the work with Dementia-Friendly Fort Worth.
Tarrant County unsung heroes take center stage for community work
Photos from the 52 Faces of Community luncheon at Texas Wesleyan University, where ten Tarrant County honorees were recognized.
Events and news
The center's own news page, which carries the 52 Faces feature alongside its dementia care and research coverage.
For reporters
For interviews, photographs of a build session, or details on an upcoming delivery, write to thrishasukesh@gmail.com. Deliveries happen inside care communities, so photographing residents needs their staff’s permission arranged well in advance.