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TaraClark
Anthem, Inc. and Amerigroup MS
Dr.JennaDear
University of MS Medical Center
Dr.Stacey Donaldson
Belhaven University
Alex Edgin
Hemline, Owner
I am so excited to be an honoree
for Make-A-Wish this year. I know
that Make-A-Wish is a wonderful
organization that brings hope and
happiness to kids and families that
are going through a tough journey
together. I am humbled to be a
small part of making other
people’s lives better and brighter.
I appreciate the W.I.S.H. Society
recognizing strong women leaders
in our community. Being a leader in
any capacity is often difficult and
comes with a lot of hard work,
determination, and sacrifice.
Throw in a demanding career, a
commitment to giving back to the
community and rearing a family,
and it gets really hard, really fast.
But there are so many women
leaders that manage it and manage
it well. I personally could not do
any of it without my husband and
dedicated partner.
I have taken care of several
patients over the years that have
been chosen to be Wish recipients.
I have seen firsthand what these
wishes mean to the child as well as
to the family. I am honored to be
chosen to be a part of a wonderful
organization that makes a difference
for these special children.
It means so much to me to be able
to help bring alive the dreams of
children who are going through a
difficult time. I spend my workday
helping children medically, so I am
beyond honored to be able to be
involved in a more personal and
“fun” aspect of their lives through
my fundraising.
It’s truly an opportunity to serve
in a different capacity than I’ve
served. I thrive in situations where
there is need. That’s why teaching
has been such a fulfilling experience.
To have taught middle and high
school students in rural, urban,
and suburban settings over a
13-year span, it’s refreshing to
collaborate and serve with a child,
who could have easily been my
student and could ask for anything
for himself but decides to bless
others. It’s my pleasure to follow
his lead and do the same.
This experience just rejuvenates
my desire to help those who need
help even if it’s in the smallest way.
It’s the small things that mean most
sometimes. I also want to exercise
the same faith Abraham exhibits in
his desire to feed the homeless and
help him in this endeavor.
It is touching and an honor
to be selected as an honoree.
It’s a privilege to get the chance
to represent Make-A-Wish and all
it stands for. I feel I am capable
of fundraising to help a child get
their wish. I am blessed to have a
business where I meet so many
great people and where I can use
platforms like our social media to
bring awareness and give more
exposure to Make-A-Wish.
I would like to do a good job
fundraising towards our goal,
bringing more awareness to
Make-A-Wish, and getting to
know others involved in this effort.
It means so much to be recognized,
but it means even more to be able
to use our resources and talent to
bring joy and hope to other people.
Hometown MADISON • 73