JANUARY 2018 40 | A terrific honor came in 2006 when Barbara was the recipient of a Volunteer Service Award. It was presented by President George W. Bush on Air Force One. Politics aside, recognition of that magnitude is a once in a lifetime event. And of course, surviving any health challenge deserves a little celebration. Face in the Mirror does that in style with their famous teas. Held at St. Joseph’s Hospital, these events allow service recipients to mix and mingle, volunteers to reconnect with those they’ve met, and everyone to celebrate the driven dynamo founder. When asked where she sees Face in the Mirror in the future, Barbara answers without hesitation. “This organization has always been guided by God. The good times are easy to accept. But even the difficult ones arrive with lessons we need to learn to grow. “I’d like to see Face in the Mirror guided by someone younger” – she laughs here – “and with as much energy as I had 16 years ago. And I would hope to remain on the board for as long as I’m able.” It would be difficult to imagine Barbara MacLean anywhere else. A 2ND ACT CONTINUED Judy Pearson is a journalist, published author, and the founder of A2ndAct.org. Her organization supports and celebrates women survivors of all cancers as they give back to the greater good in their 2nd Acts. Her passion is finding those who have have healed themselves by helping others.