By the Bay Blog

High school student Emily Kim balances volunteering and studies

Initially given a prognosis of just a month or two, in April 1978, she was granted a more optimistic outcome of another year or so of life. She used every bit of it: Mac spent her last 22 months learning, engaging others, and organizing the founding of Mission Hospice. Until the very end, Mac lived her life as she had always done – leading, loving, and inspiring others.

Peninsula native and Brisbane resident Leslie Davis set out to adopt a dog in March 2019. She says she didn’t care about breed or gender. “I just wanted a happy dog.”