Betsy Tanner's experience as a Donut Dolly during the Vietnam War left a lasting imprint on her life by way of resilience, compassion, and deep friendships. “It was the best years of our lives," Betsy said. “It was very rewarding." After graduating college, Betsy decided to join the Red Cross to provide comfort and a touch of home to U.S. service members. She underwent two weeks of training in Washington, D.C., and then headed overseas. Betsy was one of more than 600 women who joined the Supplemental Recreational Activities Overseas program to organize recreational activities and provide a listening ear to troops. “We’d organize ping-pong tournaments, bring them coffee and just find a way to get a laugh or two out of the guys," Betsy said. "Anything to give them a break from what they were doing." Today, Betsy lives in Colorado and is the president of the American Red Cross Overseas Association. She continues to provide support to military and veterans, inspired by the impact sh...