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Biography...
Mary
is a Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) related Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)
survivor. Diagnosed in 2006, Mary underwent a bone marrow/stem cell transplant
on March 1st, 2007 and April 25th, 2018. Simultaneously and through sheer
determination, she continued her advocacy and volunteer work for her community
during her treatment.
Mary served as a Councilwoman for the City of Danbury for ten years from 2003
to 2013 and held the position of Legislative Leader. She has held board
positions for Community Health Charities and the Housing Authority of the City
of Danbury. Mary was also a Justice of the Peace and officiated numerous
weddings.
Mary has an Associates Degree from Dutchess Community College in Retail
Business Management and a Bachelor of Science Degree from Western Connecticut
State University in Justice and Law Administration.
Mary published a book entitled "Be Positive To A Plus" which takes you through
her journey with MDS, leukemia, and bone marrow transplant.
Mary started taking comedy workshop classes with Comedian Christine O'Leary in 2019 and
has performed on stage at the Ridgefield Playhouse.
Mary also is:
-Danbury Elks Lodge No. 120 Citizen of the Year Award recipient in 2008.
-Founder and Organizer for the annual "Walk of Honor" in Danbury, Connecticut.
-Planning member of the "Veterans Walkway of Honor" at the Danbury War
Memorial.
-Organizer of multiple bone marrow drives.
-"Honored Hero" for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in 2011.
-Michael Garil Courage Award recipient for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
in 2012.
-Speaker on behalf of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for bone marrow
donations and rare diseases.
-Danbury Day Honoree at the State Capitol in 2019.