Meet Sheila Frisinger and Susan Marriott, 2022 Women of Distinction

Serving Women and Girls in

Waukesha County since 2004!

Leading, inspiring and changing lives

The 2022 Women of Distinction are inspirational leaders whose vision, dedication and compassion improve our community. We will introduce each honoree before our in-person luncheon May 13.

Sheila Frisinger and Susan Marriott

Founders,

Journey21

Sheila Frisinger and Susan Marriott share one of a parent’s greatest challenges. They also share a dream.

A chance meeting at a Special Olympics competition at which their sons participated got the dream off the ground. Sheila’s son Matthew and Susan’s sons Marvin and Max have intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). They flourished in high school and, after senior year, all three participated in a public school transition program for students with IDD. Once they turn 21, however, the program ends and opportunities for independent living are limited.

Sheila and Susan set out to find a better solution – and Journey21 was born. After years of planning, research, fundraising and building relationships, they will break ground this year on a 12-acre site in Pabst Farms in Oconomowoc. The $26 million project will include an Enrichment Center and a residential neighborhood, providing “a unique supportive living and learning community” for about 44 adults with IDD, their nominator wrote.

“They are an example for others, demonstrating what can be accomplished with innovative thinking, hard work and passion,” a supporter wrote.

To hear more of Sheila and Susan’s journey and passion for helping others, register below to attend the Women of Distinction luncheon.

Please join us - register to attend today!

Schedule:

11:30 am to Noon - Purchase Raffle Tickets and Socialize (cash bar)
Noon to 1:30 pm - Luncheon and Program
1:25 pm - Purse Raffle Draw (must be present to win)

Cost:

$75 per person ($40 is tax deductible)
$750 Table of 10 ($400 is tax deductible)

Three-Course Menu:

Farm Green Salad with Spinach, Arugula, Kale, Strawberries, Toasted Walnuts and Crumbled Feta Cheese
Roasted Chicken* Cabernet Reduction, Fresh Thyme, Crispy Shallots with Prince Charles Vegetable Blend and Baby Red Potatoes
Dark Chocolate Flourless Torte

*Gluten Free/Nut Free Entree Available: Roasted Vegetable and Sweet Potato Hash (Brussel Sprouts, Onion, Peppers, Broccoli, Zucchini, Sweet Potatoes with Balsamic Glaze)

Can't attend in person?

Details to watch will be emailed closer to the luncheon.

For more information on the Women of Distinction luncheon and honorees,

visit https://wgfwaukeshacounty.org/events/

Thank you to our 2022 Women of Distinction event sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Empower Sponsors

Strengthen Sponsors

The Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County, established in 2004, seeks to aid and enrich the lives of women and girls so they become thriving residents of their communities. Since 2005, the Women and Girls Fund has awarded more than $1.3 million to nonprofit organizations that promote the health, well-being, education and empowerment of women and girls of all ages.

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