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Orietta Strickland
Dallas, TX Cue: Schon
Orietta Strickland, an employee with MBNA of Dallas since 1980, is currently a Senior Computer IO Operator. Inspired by her co-workers at MBNA, Orietta joined “Meals on Wheels.” Once a week, for five years, Orietta delivered meals, prepared by R.H.D. Hospital, to the homes of the elderly. To commemorate a special occasion she would often include a balloon, a fruit basket or a stuffed animal. Orietta experienced first hand their personal struggle to preserve their independence. In addition, Orietta volunteered as a Candy Striper, for one year, at the Scottish Rite Hospital. Once a week, for two hours, Orietta read books to terminally ill children. She took classes to become a registered Clown named “Happy,” the children loved her antics and they looked forward to her weekly visits. Orietta gained insight into a family’s hardship, but most importantly, she developed compassion for the children she encountered each week. Currently, Orietta is the Founder and Coordinator of the Sixth Annual Genesis Women’s Shelter 9-Ball Charity Tournament. Orietta chose The Genesis Women’s Shelter, a non-profit organization in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, because of the shelter’s strong commitment to ending domestic violence. In addition, the shelter provides food, personal necessities and counseling to over 700 women and children annually.
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