Passions

There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart…pursue those.”
— Anonymous

Below are the organizations that reflect my passions. My family, friends, alumni and support groups help me stay true to the belief that no matter what, life can be good.

The University of North Carolina

UNC Baseball: a Dustin Ackley fan

• Ackley to make signing official Monday: http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090825&content_id=6617768&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb

• Dusty Breaks Aluminum bat: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06fjAWUbrqw

• Peter Gammon column: http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?entryID=4171726&name=gammons_peter

Go Heels!

Pathfinders for Autism

PATHFINDERS FOR AUTISM is a parent sponsored, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with autism and their families.

·      The Matthew Fund: “Making Respite Care a Reality”
A fund for improving respite care services.  Please indicate this “Matthew Fund” on your gift. 

·      Madison’s Banner:  Supporting Pathfinders for Autism’s annual golf event to raise money for the Pathfinders Autism Resource Center where knowledgeable staff assists parents and professionals with their questions about autism.  Please indicate “Madison’s banner” on your gift.

The Robert Forest Smith, III Scholarship Fund

This fund was established in 1979 upon the death of Becky’s brother, Forest.  It is used to provide scholarships in the Wake Forest Divinity School. Please specify “other” and designate “The Robert Forest Smith II Scholarship.”

Transverse Myelitis Association

This association provides support and education about Transverse Myelitis and links to state-of-the art services and research.