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Giving A gift that keeps
Mandy Anderson shares her first-hand experiences with the Shriners Story Bianca Rawlings photos by Felicia Frazar
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andy Anderson, a born and raised Seguin resident, had her life positively impacted by Shriners Children’s hospitals before she was born. In 1970, Anderson’s sister, Michelle, at the age of 2 years old had an electrocution accident which resulted in her mouth being badly burned. Anderson teared up when she spoke of her mother’s loss of her pregnancy with her second child after she suffered an electrocution herself while attempting to pull Michelle off the electric current. “The doctors said my mother would be unable to carry any more children after the accident, but by a miracle she had me” Anderson said. “My mother always told me I was here for a reason and to always do good work.” Anderson sincerely has the resilience 18 SEGUIN ~ GUADALUPE COUNTY LIVING
to see the silver lining in even the darkest rain cloud. Now she passes on that positivity through philanthropy and giving each and every day. She pays her good fortune forward by fundraising for causes of all kinds, volunteering her time as a Shriner supporter, and simply seeking to serve others by giving more than she receives. With her giving attitude, it is no surprise that Anderson even uses her business, Handy Mandy Custom Embroidery, as a way to support local schools and causes, and promote Shriners as a Brand Ambassador. Mandy’s husband, Doug Anderson, is a big advocate and speaker for Shriners as an active member of two chapters, and a past president. Together they are a dream team of generosity. Mandy said it was full circle to meet and marry Doug,
