Crown Point, Indiana
ALLISON, Mary Emma The U.S. Fund for UNICEF mourns the passing of Mary Emma Allison, co-founder of "Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF," who died Wednesday at age 93. In 1947, after a busy Halloween night, Mrs. Allison told her husband, the Reverend Clyde Allison: "It's too bad we can't turn this into...
Read MoreWe thank Mary Emma for her inspiration which brought aid to millions of children throughout the world. Let the coming generations carry her candle forward with sympathy and compassion.
Kristy Pokorny
October 31, 2010 | Chicago, IL
Included in my fondest memories of trick or treating in Rye, NY in the '50's was collecting the pennies in our small milk cartons which we adorned at school with a UNICEF sleeve. I am happy to know who started this wonderful tradition and am proud to know that I and my siblings were part of what this wonderful woman began. Thank you Mrs. Allison.
Mary Mallory
October 30, 2010 | Orinda, CA
In celebration of the thoughtful life of Mary Emma Allison, we give thanks for all
she accomplished.
Jolan Horen
October 29, 2010 | Vernon Hills, IL
In memory of a woman who brought LIGHT to the world. Her life is celebrated with great JOY!
Shirley Lindsay
October 29, 2010 | Lake Forest, IL