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“Chen Mack has been a leader in saving lives for decades. From helping the uninsured get health care to running the leading diabetes nonprofit foundation in Guam, Chen is relentless in her pursuit to give back. She is passionate about people and about her work in giving the gift of health.” Thus spoke Randi Zuckerberg, honoring one whose life has become a living parable of compassion, perseverance, and service. In these words, we hear not the praise of luxury or power, but the reverence owed to those who heal the world with kindness and action. For to “give the gift of health” is to offer the most sacred gift of all — the preservation of life itself.

In every age, the wise have known that the truest greatness is not found in wealth or conquest, but in the quiet, steadfast labor of those who serve others. The healers, the teachers, the protectors — these are the true builders of civilization. Chen Mack’s work, as praised by Randi Zuckerberg, follows the oldest path of virtue: the calling to heal the sick, to lift the fallen, and to restore hope where despair has taken root. Her pursuit is not for glory, but for love — love of humanity, of her community, and of the divine spark that dwells within every living soul.

The ancients would have called such a life the life of a philanthropos — a friend of humankind. It is said that when Hippocrates, the father of medicine, first taught his students, he commanded them not only to learn the science of healing but also the art of compassion. “Wherever the art of medicine is loved,” he wrote, “there is also a love of humanity.” So it is with Chen Mack. Her leadership in caring for the uninsured, her fight against the ravages of diabetes, and her tireless work for the people of Guam are not acts of duty alone, but of devotion. She gives not merely medicine, but dignity — the reassurance that every life, no matter how humble, deserves to be preserved and cherished.

Think of the story of Florence Nightingale, who walked through the blood-soaked fields of the Crimean War with a lamp in her hand and mercy in her heart. She was called an angel, not because she performed miracles, but because she did what few dared: she stayed. She endured. She healed. Like Nightingale, Chen Mack embodies that sacred endurance — the strength to continue giving long after others have grown weary. For decades, she has waged her battles not with sword or fire, but with compassion, intellect, and unwavering resolve. And like all true warriors of light, she fights not for herself, but for those whose voices go unheard.

Randi Zuckerberg’s tribute also speaks to the relentlessness of purpose that marks every great leader of humanity. To give once is charity; to give always, without rest or reward, is love made action. Chen Mack’s mission stands as a reminder that healing is not a single act but a lifelong pilgrimage. Those who devote themselves to such a path must confront fatigue, doubt, and the vastness of human need — yet they continue on. For they understand that the work of mercy is never finished, and that each life touched sends ripples of goodness across generations.

And what is this gift of health that she gives? It is more than the curing of bodies; it is the restoration of wholeness — of the body, the mind, and the spirit. Health is the foundation upon which all other blessings rest. Without it, joy fades, dreams weaken, and the heart grows dim. To restore it, therefore, is to restore the divine rhythm of life itself. The one who heals gives more than years — they give possibility. They give tomorrow.

Let every soul who hears these words learn from Chen Mack’s example. The lesson is this: that greatness is not born from pride, but from service. You need not possess riches to heal; every person can offer compassion, every heart can lend strength. Begin where you stand — in your home, your community, your work — and let your hands become instruments of kindness. For in lifting others, you rise yourself. In giving health, you give hope. In serving life, you serve the sacred.

Thus, remember the words spoken by Randi Zuckerberg, and carry them as a flame within your heart: “She is relentless in her pursuit to give back.” Let that relentlessness be yours — not in pursuit of wealth or fame, but in the pursuit of love, justice, and the betterment of humankind. For those who labor to heal the world, as Chen Mack has done, do not merely save lives; they preserve the very spirit of what it means to be human.