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March/April 2022 - The Spring Philanthropy Issue
March/April 2022 - The Spring Philanthropy Issue, page 26
March/April 2022 - The Spring Philanthropy Issue, page 27

A 2ND ACT { helping is healing } Brown’s energies. Their mission is “transforming the health of a community one person at a time,” which certainly fits Brown’s mission as well. They, too, use coaches, and Brown’s job is to coordinate their mobile health program. The wonder and miracles in her days are ever-flowing. “After hundreds of events, it never gets old,” Brown said. “Even if the wait is a little longer than I’d like. Even in the heat of summer, no one leaves. Sometimes Hispanic women have no other option for a mammogram. Although they don’t speak English, they don’t leave without thanking me.” Other women whose mammogram reveals cancer reach out to her, convinced if it hadn’t been for her or the mobile event, they might have died. They ask what other resources she can refer them to. “It’s very humbling. But I believe being a bridge between health services and women in need is where I’m supposed to be,” Brown said. “It’s the best way for me to make good on the pinky swear I made with Tysha. I hope she thinks so too.” ADVOCACY INDEPENDENCE EQUALITY Serving Arizona since 1981 Ability360.org ADVOCACY INDEPENDENCE EQUALITY Serving Arizona since 1981 Ability360.org