On September 24, 2025, Ms. Liz Duesing came to speak to us on behalf of the Bunnelle Foundation, where she works as Program and Communication Specialist. Ms. Duesing is originally from upstate New York. She graduated from Stoneybrook University and started a successful career in broadcast journalism. She eventually left that field to become a “nonprofit champion” at the Bunnelle Foundation.

Ms. Duesing told us that the Bunnelle Foundation supports nonprofits in Georgetown County. It was founded by Mrs. Frances P. Bunnelle, a Pawleys woman who wanted her money to do good after her death. The Bunnelle Foundation is headquartered in Pawleys Island, and has been around for the last 25 years. Over the years, the foundation has given 40 million dollars away just in Georgetown County. “We gave two million last year,” Ms. Duesing told us.

Although Mrs. Bunnelle was a discreet person who lived a quiet life, her foundation is famous and as Ms. Duesing said, they “have a big voice in the room.” It was very nice to hear that many of the non-profits in Georgetown are supported by the Bunnelle Foundation, including our school! Thank you, Ms. Liz Duesing for coming to educate us on yet another wonderful organization of Georgetown.  

By Kipper