Tanya is one of the most determined and hopeful women I have ever met. She has been through a lot in her life that to most would be grounds to give up, but instead Tanya chooses to give. Give to her family and to others. As I was talking to her she was smiling at everyone who passed, helping others get the food they needed and reminiscing with her significant other of 25 years. She is determined to see hope and she is a part of hope in others’ lives.”