A Legacy of Passion: How Caroline Hardin's Gift Continues to Blossom
Caroline and Jack Hardin
A lifelong music lover, Caroline Hardin's first gift to support opera was a bouquet she carried to the singers onstage after a performance in Orlando when she was six years old. Her mother, Sally Pace, was deeply involved in the local opera guild.
Caroline fondly recalls when renowned tenor Richard Tucker called his wife from their home to share the audience's enthusiasm for his latest performance, a cherished memory from Caroline's childhood.
Caroline's early exposure to opera in her hometown of Orlando left a lasting impression. She remembers how her mother would take her to New York City to attend performances at The Metropolitan Opera, further nurturing her passion for the art form.
After studying at Oglethorpe and finishing her undergraduate degree from Boston University, Caroline settled in Atlanta, where she met, married, and established a loving family with Jack Hardin. Dedicated to serving others, she enrolled at Emory, earned her master's degree, and began a twenty-year career as an anesthesiology physician assistant.
After her retirement, Caroline has remained active as a volunteer at Grady Hospital. She has helped numerous charities including ARCS Foundation (Achievement Rewards for College Scientists), CARE, Gateway LLC, and several refugee organizations.
Throughout her life, opera has been important to Caroline. She and her husband, Jack, have been loyal subscribers and annual donors to The Atlanta Opera for thirty years. Caroline recently joined The Barbara D. Stewart Legacy Society with a bequest in her will, showcasing her deep passion for opera and her commitment to @[short]'s future.
When asked about her inspiration for this gift, Caroline shared, "The beauty of opera and its profound impact on our community has moved me to ensure the enduring strength of this vital organization for future generations."
Caroline's decision to include The Atlanta Opera in her estate plans is a testament to her love for opera and her desire to support its continued success. Her legacy gift will safeguard the transformative power of opera to bloom for future generations, just like her beautiful bouquet on the opera stage decades ago.
To learn more about The Barbara D. Stewart Legacy Society, please contact Jonathan Blalock at 336-512-6832 or jblalock@atlantaopera.org.
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