Dear John, 

As we enter this season of giving, I want to share a story that shows the real, life-changing impact of your support.  

Adriana has faced her share of challenges, financial struggles, and a visual impairment, but she never let those hold her back. She never gave up on her dream of going back to school to study psychology so she could help others through their hardest times.  

And now, you can help more women like her, because your gift will be doubled! This year, I joined Nick Stenson Beauty and fellow Soroptimist members Heidi McNamar and Charlie Rodgers, because I’ve seen firsthand how powerful our collective giving can be. Every dollar you give by December 2 will be matched, creating twice the opportunity for women and girls to live their dreams.  

Thanks to the Live Your Dream Awards, Adriana now has the opportunity she needs to continue her studies. This holiday season, she can celebrate with her family, free from worry and filled with hope for the future.

Stories like Adriana’s remind us why we do this work, and how powerful our generosity can be. With your help, we can give even more women that same sense of peace, confidence, and possibility in 2026.  

If Adriana’s story touches your heart, please consider making a donation this giving season. Every gift, big or small, will be doubled to help another woman step into her future with hope.  

Let’s make more dreams come true this Giving Tuesday!  

With Gratitude,  

Rosemarie Burton 
Soroptimist Member
SI/Greater Hartford, CT (North Atlantic Region)