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Karen Mays, Speech Therapist in Santee School District, Dies at 62
"Karen was all about the kids: she made them forget what they couldn't do and do what they thought they never could."
Karen Mays, who spent 30 years as a speech therapist at Pepper Drive School in the Santee School District, passed away on January 20 after a long battle with breast cancer, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
"Karen was all about the kids: she made them forget what they couldn't do and do what they thought they never could."
Born in Oakland, Karen and her husband Mark moved to San Diego in 1977.
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Karen lived life to the fullest as an accomplished dancer and athlete, passionate cook, jewelry crafter, certified Pilates instructor, wonderful mother and much more.
"The Karen Mays Foundation," a fund providing breast cancer patients with Pilates classes, was established through the San Diego Foundation. Funds can sent to 2508 Historic Decatur Rd, Suite 200, San Diego, California 92106.
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