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April 26, 2022

Pictured from L to R: Elaine - Volunteer Fundraising Advisor for The SPSRF, her niece Kelsey & sister-in-law Nancy at a 5k run for charity

Why I Volunteer: Elaine Webster

RArE Moments, Stiff Person Syndrome, VolunteerBy Tara ZierApril 26, 2022

After retiring from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian, moving across the country from Washington, DC, to Minneapolis, MN, and experiencing my own cardiac health crisis, volunteering at The SPSRF has been a lifeline for me. Helping to create a fundraising program for The SPSRF gives me a sense of connection and purpose.…

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