DONOR PROFILE
THERESA TERMINE
Almost twenty-four years ago , Theresa Termine ’ s parents built their home on Kiawah Island , a decision that was the culmination of their vision for a meeting place for their children and grandchildren . The natural beauty of the island inspired Theresa ’ s mother , Virginia , to get involved with the Kiawah Conservancy and serve as an early trustee when the Conservancy was still in its infancy . Theresa remembers her mother spending long evenings alongside fellow trustee Joan Avioli and the Conservancy ’ s executive director , Donna Windham , hand-addressing Christmas cards and thank-you notes they ’ d send to donors . “ The Conservancy has been part of our family for decades , and my children grew up going to Conservancy programs . We celebrated weddings here and my parents welcomed ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren who all love Kiawah ,” Theresa says . The lifelong connection
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