he Sheila H. Dalton Legacy Grant is named in honor of Mrs. Sheila Dalton, a retired kindergarten teacher from West Branch, IA. Sheila was a pillar of her community throughout her years of teaching and has touched the lives of thousands of children and their families through her dedication to teaching excellence. Since her formal diagnosis of Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) at the age of 70, several of her former kindergartners have even had a hand in her care. Sheila comes from a large family (the second of 8 children), has 3 children, and 9 grandchildren. She has cherished the love and support she has received from her family and friends as her health has declined. Her caregivers in the nursing facility where she lives describe her as “an angel” and marvel at her strength of spirit. Despite her difficulty with breathing and speech, she can still belt out traditional Irish tunes and her favorite John Denver songs with her music therapist! Sheila has already made plans to donate her brain for MSA research and this Legacy Grant is intended to support that important work towards (hopefully) a cure for this insidious disease.