 Marcia was the dear mother of Kisimani School co-founder Leah Wagner Leonard, and we feel bittersweet gratitude to thank all who made a donation in her memory this year. She passed away on January 22, and her full memorial page can be viewed here. Marcia visited Kisimani School more than 7 times over the years, and was always the first to champion our projects and programs. She supported the school not just as a Friend of Kisimani, but as a board member, and most importantly, as Leah's always-supportive mom. She was the first to ask how everything was going at school, the first to share a fundraising campaign, and the first to reply back to good news with an 'I'm proud of you!'. In her honor, more than $14,000 has been donated towards our ongoing and upcoming projects in partnership with Kisimani School, and we know she would be proud and touched by your generosity. Her favorite bird was the lilac-breasted roller, whose primary habitat is in sub-Saharan Africa, including Tanzania. We will think of her every time we see one there, and every time we have good news to share from school. May her memory be a blessing. 
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10/21/2024 10:39:02 am
Marcia Wagner sounds like a twin sister to my own mother, Aidan's grandmother, Mary Ann Walsh Leonard: she raised her family to be conscious of, sensitive to--the needs of others, especially the poor. I salute and bless her for that--and do the same for Lean and Aidan. They understand that"family" is a global reality and are working to equalizie opportunies for those less privileged than ourselves. My MA is in African Studies so I am particularly proud to be the aunt of a "world" leader like Leah. May she and her family and students prosper and continue this fine work for generations to come, as long as our planet survives!!! MUCH LOVE AN MANY BLESSINGS!!!! Leave a Reply. |
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