Eric Talbert with a group of children

Hooked With A Hug

Alumnus Eric Talbert had long believed in the mission of the humanitarian group Emergency USA, but seeing a child's scars firsthand left a mark on him.

Eric Talbert's work with Emergency USA has taken him to such war-torn areas as Karthoum, Sudan, where the medical aid organization opened a pediatric clinic.

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