YOU HAVE CHAMPIONED LITERACY INITIATIVES THAT INSPIRE READERS TO REACH THEIR TRUE POTENTIAL. Pi Phi’s commitment to literacy has inspired us not only to lead, but to lead with purpose in our communities.
I often hear stories about Pi Phis
of 23 years. All the while, Barbara’s
who have made literacy service their
deep commitment to volunteerism
personal mission — not just during
and philanthropy made an impact
college, but for their entire adult
wherever the family went.
lives. During the SHINE THROUGH campaign, I learned about one of
After returning to her stateside home
those Pi Phis — Texas Alpha Barbara
of Houston, Barbara resumed the
Beardmore Adams.
volunteer work at Texas Children’s Hospital she had enjoyed before her
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Careers took her family abroad and
family’s travels. Barbara was part of
led Barbara to make a home in
the Pi Phi team who helped establish
five different countries over a span
the Pi Beta Phi Patient/Family Library
