Women’s Intergenerational Living Legacy Organization (WILLO) is a community based organization with the belief of the power of story-telling. WILLO is creating an environment where women and girls can share and celebrate their stories.
Six women were featured at this event, sharing their personal stories, discussing their childhood and the journey that led them to be the amazing women they are today. The audience was captivated and so was I. Each year, I cover many events and it’s easy to fixate on the technical elements of photography but it was nearly impossible not to listen and connect in the raw emotion of their stories.
As these women shared their lives, we shared our laughs and tears with them. Their openness and honesty was surprising and humbling. What an inspiration to know where these women came from and to be the prominent women they are now. It’s truly awe-inspiring.
Guests were encouraged to write a message on fabric swatches that will later
be made into a quilt. 
Seong Shin – Founder of WILLO
Ha La – Middle School Student
Dawn Lucien – WILLO Advisor
Sister Diana Bader – Chair of Franciscan Board
Therese Pasquier – Regional Director Paladina (DaVita) Health
Amanda Westbrooke – Master of Ceremonies
Pamela Transue – President Emeritus, Tacoma Community College
Dyann Lyon – Certified Healthy Edge Coach
Pat Lantz – Representative, 26th District (Retired)
Carla Santorno – Superintendent, Tacoma Public Schools
Lua Pritchard – Executive Director, Asia Pacific Cultural Center
To learn more about WILLO, visit their Website and Facebook pages.
Recent article from the News Tribune.
