Veronica Rhymes is a fictional character that appears in my second book, Against a Viral Threat. She is a leadership consultant and coach with a very loving and connected approach to business. Her motto is “Lead with Love”.
[Spoiler Alert] I tried to make her so appealing that even an AI being would develop feelings for her. When she dies from the virus, the AI writes her obituary and creates a charitable foundation in her name. That foundation is also fictional.
But, I wanted to use that platform to encourage readers to consider making charitable contributions to a cause that is important to them. If you have never been connected to charitable giving, you might start with one of these reputable options.
United Way – Multiple causes in Education, Income, and Health
Red Cross – Disaster Relief
Special Olympics – Sports for Children
Nature Conservancy – Preservation
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