with cancer, and she wanted to become a doctor. A Maryvale woman watched her daughter and granddaughter die from gunshots in her front yard. At first, she had little faith in law enforcement. But one of the officers — also an Angels on Patrol board member — helped her find resources to work through her shock and grief. That woman now considers the officer one of her kids. Of course all that wonderful work requires funds, which Angels on Patrol raises through donations and a variety of clever events. Pistols and Pistons was a car show that introduced the organization to an entirely new group on donors. And Field of Dreams is a flag football tournament, with teams of police officers playing one another. Another is being planned for this fall. For MacConnell and her team, the results of Angels on Patrol’s work almost leaves them speechless. “Those three boys who inspired me to start this organization were adopted by a wonderful family. I’ve stayed in contact with them all these years and I’m happy to report the two younger boys are about to turn 20 and graduated from high school last month. Their older brother just earned his second undergraduate degree from NAU and is preparing to go for his master’s.” MacConnell marvels at all she and her team of angels have accomplished. “Our organization has been blessed from day one. Our dream is to expand our work statewide,” she said. For those facing the dark side of life, MacConnell and her team are truly angels. To learn more, go to angelsonpatrol.org . info@A2ndAct.org Judy Pearson CONTRIBUTING WRITER 48 FRONTDOORS MEDIA | JUNE 2019 A 2ND ACT CONTINUED
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