International Samaritan Honors Marian, Sheila Geary at Special Event
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International Samaritan Honors Marian, Sheila Geary at Special Event
For many years, Marian students, alumnae, parents, and faculty have partnered with International Samaritan through service immersion trips to Honduras, Guatemala, and Nicaragua. This week, many of those participants gathered to reflect on their experiences, celebrate an important milestone, and rally support for the organization's next major project.
The event featured current students, alumnae, and parents who have participated in Marian's International Samaritan trips. Participants shared stories of serving families living in garbage dump communities and witnessing the transformative impact of the organization's scholarship program, which helps children access education, nutritious meals, and opportunities to break the cycle of poverty.
A highlight of the evening was an update on a new health center planned for Honduras. The facility will provide much-needed healthcare services to families in the surrounding community. In recognition of the Marian community's longstanding support and fundraising efforts, the future Marian Health Center will bear the school’s name.
One of the evening’s most memorable moments was a surprise announcement honoring longtime Marian teacher and campus minister Sheila Geary. International Samaritan President Mike Tenbusch revealed that the welcome area inside the future Marian Health Center will be named the Sheila Geary Welcome Center in recognition of her years of leadership, advocacy, and service to the organization.
The event served as both a celebration and a call to action, encouraging supporters to help close the remaining fundraising gap needed to make the health center a reality. Through continued generosity and involvement, the Marian community is helping bring essential healthcare services and renewed hope to families in Honduras.
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