Sep 12, 2015
Pat is a native South Carolinian and graduate of the University of South Carolina in 1985. He is married to his wonderful wife, Becky. They have three sons ranging in age from 27 to 11. Pat founded a medical staffing company in Houston, TX in 1977, which he subsequently sold in 1988. Since that time Pat has been a local real estate investor who also owns and operates the Links at Stono Ferry, as well as the Plantation Golf Course at Edisto. He and Becky are proud owners of their dog, Spike.
Sep 10, 2015
George Aaron was born in Savannah, but fortunately, when he was six weeks old, his family moved to Charleston. He is a veteran and served as a U.S. Navy Corpsman who was stationed at the old Naval Hospital on the Naval Base in Charleston for several months. He was deployed to Vietnam in early 1968, and served in combat operations with a U.S. Marine Corps infantry platoon providing routine and emergency medical care. Following his honorable discharge from the service, he studied Marine Science and graduated from the University of South Carolina. In addition, he earned two degrees in Physical Therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina, spent several years on the faculty there and practiced as an Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapist for 35 years, earning Board Certification and Fellowship status. He returned to live in Charleston for the fifth time in 2012 with his wife Karen. They both have had rescue dogs and cats during their individual lives and together. Currently they live with their rescue lab, Marvelous Maggie in Hollywood, where George serves on the Board of Governors for the Poplar Grove community. He is honored to serve on the Board of Directors for Hallie Hill and loves spending time gardening, listening to music, volunteering as a Master Gardener, playing golf, and serving as a peer mentor with the PGA Hope program for disabled veterans in Charleston.
Aug 24, 2015
Channel 2 Teamed up with several local shelters to participate in an NBC Universal initiative titled: Clear the Shelter. During the one day event held on August 22nd, participating shelters waived their adoption fee and the public was encouraged to adopt from local shelters to save lives.
https://counton2.com/2015/08/19/hallie-hill-animal-sanctuary-teams-up-with-news-2-to-clear-the-shelters/
Aug 22, 2015
LaDon Wallis, DVM relocated to Charleston several years after she graduated from the University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine in 2004. She wanted to become a veterinarian since the age of five, and remembers interviewing her family vet when she was ten years of age. Her profession affords her the ability to educate and influence people and care for animals that many consider family. She also has a passion to preserve and protect the environment and Lowcountry habitats. She considers Charleston one of the most beautiful places and takes every opportunity to enjoy the outdoors with her husband, whether it be hiking, paddling, or photography.
She was recently appointed to the State of South Carolina Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners to represent the First Congressional District. She is excited to further her profession in this capacity, as well as serve on the Board of Directors for Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary.
