SALISBURY – Graham Simpson, a cardiovascular technician in the cardiac catheterization (cath) lab at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional in Salisbury, was recently presented with the 2024 Leighton Moore Helping Hands Award by members of the leadership team and the TidalHealth Foundation.

The Leighton Moore Helping Hands Award was established by the TidalHealth Board of Directors in 2014 to honor team members who exemplify Moore’s spirit of giving back to the community.

Simpson was chosen from a large field of nominees. He’s a 17-year veteran of the cath lab and a retired Maryland State Police Trooper who still works standby for the Fruitland Police Department.

In his two nominations, Simpson was praised for his wealth of knowledge to the profession, and for his outstanding community service, which includes volunteering at the HALO shelter where he also leads Bible study classes for men. Those who nominated Simpson acknowledge him as “an absolute pleasure to work beside and a person who has left a lasting impact on his community through his pride, poise and giving heart.”

Simpson received a gift pack from the Foundation, a cash award, and had his named added to the Leighton Moore Helping Hands Award plaque that is permanently displayed in the Salisbury hospital.

Moore, a local philanthropist and owner of Seacrets, Jamaica USA in Ocean City, is well known for his dedication to making a difference in his community, including his significant time and efforts to improve healthcare on Delmarva as a Past Chairperson of the TidalHealth Foundation Board of Directors.