The Whirl: Healing Transitions Women’s Courtyard Celebration

On Apr. 7, Healing Transitions celebrated 25 years of impact with the unveiling of a new sculpture by world-renowned artist Thomas Sayre on its Women’s Campus. The celebration preceded the organization’s annual Gratitude Dinner and was held during a “spirit-free cocktail hour,” featuring a brief presentation recognizing the donors, alumni and partners who make Healing Transitions’ work possible. 

Five people pose for the ribbon cutting ceremony to open the women's courtyard
Emily Harrington, Tom Gipson, Thomas Sayre, Carol Bilbro, Emma Doss
Man speaks into a microphone at the front of a room
Darryl West
Man speaking into a microphone outside in front of crowd
Thomas Sayre
Group of people sitting at a round table while eating dinner
Gordon McGirt, Laura McGirt, Mark Ezzell, Rob Johel, David Fitzpatrick

This article originally appeared in the August 2026 issue of WALTER magazine.

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