Clara Barton Tour Underway
By Linda MacIntyre, PhD, RN, chief nurse of the American Red Cross
The Clara Barton Tour officially began last evening. Participants gathered for dinner and conversation. Annie Bartholomew, long a student of Clara Barton, gave a brief overview of Barton’s life, with teasers for her upcoming presentation on the bus. Annie has stories to tell that might best be revealed over a glass of wine.
Reasons given for coming on the tour included
- not having heard of Clara Barton and thinking it was time to learn about her,
- over 40 years of studying Clara’s life,
- a birthday gift from a husband.
And many came because of their connection with Sue Hassmilller, long-time volunteer and board member. It is Sue’s vision and energy that made the Clara Barton Tour possible and we are saddened that she’s not able to participate due to a family emergency. Sue’s wish for us is to enjoy the tour and to send prayers. We’re committed to doing both. […]