Giving Back Magazine November 2018 | Page 9

Noah Gins Executive Director Albion Soccer San Diego I am very grateful that each and every day I get to live with passion and purpose to inspire, motivate, and give others the opportunity to do the same. I am grateful that I can impact so many people in their quest to love what they do and fulfill their own dreams. Bill Schmidt Co-founder and Executive Director Cygnet Theatre Gwynn Thomas Vice President HUB Insurance Services and Charity Ball Chairwoman I am grateful for family, particularly my dear husband who brings unwaveringly love and brightness to my life. I am grateful for dear friends and for the community of volunteerism and giving of which, I am a part of. I am grateful for sunrises and sunsets and for the ability to dream and to see those dreams realized for myself and for others. I am grateful to contribute to the culturally rich community of San Diego. It is incredibly rewarding to me and I feel very fortunate for the role I have at Cygnet Theatre. The appreciation that our patrons have personally expressed to me for the impact we make on their lives, the endless generosity of the donors who allow us to continue to do our work and the dedicated board and staff make me very thankful this holiday season. Frank Carrillo Jim Kidrick President and CEO San Diego Air & Space Museum Corny as it may sound, it’s family, friends and good health I’m most thankful for! As we get older we realize our lives are an adventure, multiple ‘stages’ focused on positively impacting the lives of others. Thus, the importance of those closest to us grows each day, each year. Our legacy is very basic, leaving this world better than we found it… and hoping our contributions are lasting! Founder, President and CEO of SIMNSA Health Plan I am thankful for my beautiful family especially for my daughter Franchesca who enlightens my life every day. Thankful that I have the means to help many children and families in need. Thankful for my healthcare business which helps thousands of families with health care services. Thankful for my health, my friends and all the people that surround me every day. Thankful for the life that God gives me and all the happiness that comes with it; One million thanks. NOVEMBER 2018 | GBSAN.COM 9