Guatemala Connections in Chicago and Rotary's Campaign to End Polio

At RI Headquarters:  The women of Chipastor!

A spur of the moment trip to Chicago led to more Guatemala connections, thanks to an invitation from Marga Hewko.

Global Women of Action at the United Nations

Deb and the other five "Global Women of Action" at the UN

I was so humbled to be honored at the United Nations as a "Global Woman of Action".

Paddle Day 18: Paddling Companions and Drones

Joey in his carbon Petrel Play

Great day paddling with Joey Schott (Turning Point Kayaks) and Sharon Sugden, including a drone encounter!  Lost my first piece of equipment in 1909 miles!

Video from a Safe Passage student about following your dreams

This short video is the advice of a Safe Passage student about following your dreams.  Pat Ellis, who has volunteered for so many years helping the English program at Safe Passage told me she was almost in tears as she watched and listened.  "When the English program started, we had no idea how successful it could become."  Being able to speak English has been so important for many Safe Passage graduates to get a good job.  Thank you to the many volunteers who have worked so hard, and an even bigger thank you to the students who have studied so hard!