[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 34 (Tuesday, February 23, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H552]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING SHARON SANDERS

  (Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the 
life of Sharon Sanders, one of Charlotte's great philanthropists and 
the founder of Kids First of the Carolinas, which through the decades 
has provided essentials and Christmas gifts to over 35,000 children and 
families in the Charlotte area. Ms. Sanders died January 14 after a 
battle with cancer.
  Sharon was a wife, mother, and friend to all, with an extraordinary 
passion for helping others. Her love for children led to her founding 
Kids First; and with the assistance of legendary Charlotte broadcaster 
John Hancock, the organization was able to expand outreach, providing 
for more than 2,000 children every Christmas and raising about $80,000 
a year.
  Even as she endured treatment for cancer, Sharon remained devoted to 
Kids First. Despite her hospitalization, she was overjoyed that they 
were, once again, able to help over 1,000 families during the holidays 
past.
  Mr. Speaker, the Charlotte community will miss Sharon greatly. It is 
a privilege to honor her memory today.

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