Emily Bissell was a Delaware-born children's rights activist and social worker who was born on May 31, 1861. She is best known for introducing Christmas Seals to the United States Postal Service and the American public. Her activism and work have earned her a net worth of $4 million.
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💰 Net worth: $4 Million (2024)
About
Delaware-born children's rights activist and social worker who introduced Christmas Seals to the United States Postal Service and the American public.
Before Fame
She popularized Christmas Seals with the aim of raising funds for the fight against tuberculosis.
Trivia
Despite her activism on behalf of children, she allied herself with the anti-suffragists, believing that voting rights should remain exclusively with men.
Family Life
She was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware. She later established the city's inaugural public kindergarten.
Associated With
She and Canadian activist Craig Kielburger both fought for children's rights.