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Pain to Beauty

ALuMNA PRoFILe:
Angela Clayton bUiLdinG a LeGaCy oF Greatness

MGA alumna Angela Clayton is using her
pain to create beauty. Through her non-profit
organization, Addisyn’s Hope, Clayton has
funded a new scholarship for Middle Georgia
State University psychology majors.
The non-profit is geared towards assisting
families who have experienced infant loss.
Clayton said, “Although infant loss is such a
difficult experience and conversation to have, I
truly appreciate the opportunity to help mothers
cope and handle their grief. This organization is
one step towards normalizing the conversation SChoLARShIP ReCIPIeNt
of infant loss and taking the shame and
embarrassment out of the conversation.” Matred Conaway / Social Work
Clayton earned her associate’s degree at With this financial gift that you have provided, I
MGA in 2010 and went on to earn her bachelor’s will be able to continue making the necessary steps
degree in business marketing from Clemson toward completing my goal of earning the licenses
University. She is a branch manager for Truist and and credentials to help others through the realm of
enjoys being a resource to the Middle Georgia social work. Thank you so much!
community by providing financial literacy and,
now, Addisyn’s Hope.

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