The Passions of Dede Wilsey
Many people will say that they have an interest, a hobby or even in many cases, a passion. This can mean a fascination or it can mean the very personal act of actively pursuing a given cause. In the case of Dede Wilsey, her passion is the absolute core of not only her personality, but her existence itself. She has dedicated over thirty years of her life to using the wealth she has been so fortunate to have access to as a way to improve the world around her. While others in her position might be investing in land or buying themselves the finer things in life, this woman is on fire for a cause. She raised over $200 million for the de Young Museum in San Francisco, making a mark in history that will stand for quite a long time and contributing to the world of art in a very meaningful way that benefits not only those who create the art, but the public who can use its inspiration themselves. She sees the world as a garden and a chance to grow greater good, not merely a thing to be conquered and used for her own ends.
With this level of passion, the woman who is the grand daughter of the powerful corporate leader that established the Dow Chemical Company, Herbert Dow, the world is no obstacle and money is by no means an object. She uses money, power and control to do what she believes most strongly in: helping others. Dede Wilsey takes the same tools that others might use in a selfish way and puts it towards making the world a more livable and richer place. Her connections, her interests and her own personal money are all leveraged to build monuments to the capacity of mankind to help those in need.
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