Longtime Real Change vendor Karen Norcross passed away recently, of complications related to heart disease. She was 58.
Her death took many by surprise.
"It was stunning," said her caregiver, Fedumo Abdi. "She still had life in her."
Karen's outgoing nature made her a natural vendor.
"She liked being out and meeting people and seeing all her repeat customers and getting a chance to get to know them," said her son, Jason Norcross.
Selling Real Change gave her a sense of pride and the opportunity to connect with people. ...