DONOR SPOTLIGHT
Meet Mike and Alicia Mansuetti
Why do you believe the vet college is important for the future of veterinary medicine? We need more veterinarians and, specifically, more vets in South Carolina. Having a college of veterinary medicine in South Carolina is vitally important to attracting and retaining our top veterinary talent. Combining this with the rich history of Clemson University, we now have the opportunity to increase the number of veterinary professionals, as well as leverage the education, innovation, research and family atmosphere that is Clemson University. What does the human-animal bond mean to you personally? First, therapy; and second, a friend who loves you unconditionally. It can be the peace brought to you by your horse while enjoying a trail ride in the woods or the soothing of your soul while you brush your horse, humming your favorite tune. It means having your dog put his paw in your lap or give you a hug when you learn of a traumatic event or listening to the purring of your kitty as you pet them to make them happy. It’s the joy you see in a special needs child as he sits on a horse for the first time. Animals provide so much positive emotion and energy to us as humans. They are part of our family and have a special place in our hearts.
What do you want those future generations of veterinarians to know about your family and your legacy? We want future generations to know that we cared about them. We hope they know that we were so happy to be able to help them along the way however we could– a little money, a little time and a lot of friendship. We want them to know that we were their friends, supporters and champions and a big part of the small Clemson University family.
Pictured above are the Mansuettis and Finn and Spades; in the upper right corner, Jamie and the Cub; below Jamie, barn cat, Roo; and below Roo, Alana and Fox. (Not pictured: cat, Tigger)
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