Giving Back Magazine October 2019 | Page 34

Inspiration SUSAN HOEHN Faith, Family and Doing Good S Bill and Susan Hoehn with Chuck Day at the unveiling of the Family Patio at Ronald McDonald House of San Diego usan Hoehn and her husband, Bill, have made an invaluable impact on the lives of the countless San Diegans whose lives they have touched. What drives Susan to put so much of herself into the community she loves? Her Christian faith which drives everything she does. The Hoehns’ faith informs them of how they want to the live in the world – doing whatever good they can to truly make a difference. It is this faith that inspires all their work in and support of our community, and the satisfaction that they are having a positive impact while being able to exercise their faith. 34 GBSAN.COM | OCTOBER 2019 To touch on all the aspects of the community that she is passionate about, Susan has made it her mission to have a well-rounded portfolio of charitable work in different sectors including health (American Heart Association), education and the arts (The Old Globe and La Jolla Music Society). Susan is active with the local youth through the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Boy Scouts of San Diego which are life- changing for those involved. Additionally, Susan has been working with the YMCA for over 25 years, and Bill recently received a lifetime achievement award for his work with the organization. Now, her son-in-law, Josh, has taken over Bill’s seat on the board.