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Popularity of "Honor Someone Special" Campaign Grows and Grows
When the Board of the Women & Girls Fund rolled out its "Honor Someone Special" Campaign in December of 2009, there was a sense of excitement—that perhaps the idea of honoring some special person with a $10 donation to the Fund would catch on. And indeed it has!
Women and men alike have responded by making far more "Honor Someone Special" donations than we could have imagined, as if the idea has struck a chord among Eastern Shore residents. Not only has the number of donations exceeded our expectations, but we have been touched by the enthusiasm of donors and recipients alike.
The "Honor Someone Special" Campaign provides a way to support the Women & Girls Fund and the non-profit organizations to which it provides grants while simultaneously honoring someone special. Donors designate people they want to honor and the Fund sends out special cards to let the honorees know how much they are thought of.
These $10 donations are a great and affordable way to send a valentine, recognize a birthday, say thank you to a teacher, or recognize the importance of someone special in your own life or in the life of the community.
Join our Campaign!
Click HERE to download a form you can use to request this special recognition..
A Special Honor for a Very Special Woman |
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| When Dr. Valerie Lamont began talking about the “Honor Someone Special” Campaign at the Fund’s 7th Annual Award Luncheon in April 2009, few people knew that she intended to use the occasion to throw the spotlight on Virginia Sharp. Quiet, unassuming, and completely dedicated to helping children find their way in life, Miss Virginia has spent the last 47 years providing foster care to over 100 children in her Caroline County home. |
Above from left: Virginia Sharp, Valerie Lamont, president of the Women & Girls Fund, & Mrs. Seldon Dix.
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| The mother of six grown children of her own, Miss Virginia still does what she can to provide a loving home to children who need her support. At 85 she wonders if people might think she’s a little old to be a foster mother. But, her family says, when she asked the Caroline County Department of Social Services if there was an age limit for fostering, the emphatic response was: “You tell us, Miss Virginia!” |
From left: Forest Hansen, Mrs. Seldon Dix, Virginia Sharp, Valerie Lamont, president of the Women & Girls Fund, Seldon Dix.
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In fact, Miss Virginia shows few signs of slowing down. She can be found every Saturday in season at the Easton Farmers Market where, with some of her foster children helping, she sells fruit, vegetables, and baked goods. Stop by and say hello when you can. We promise that your life will be richer for it. |
Campaign Honors Caroline County Women
The Women & Girls Fund of the Mid-Shore is announcing a new program in Caroline County called “Caroline’s Inspiring Women.” The first awards have been given to two county residents who have done truly inspiring things with their lives: Virginia Sharp of Preston, for her remarkable dedication to foster children, and Cay Cutright of Denton, for her ability to teach creatively and instill in her students a desire for excellence.
To see the complete article from the The Star Democrat, click HERE.
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