Berta Sailer News Today

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A woman dubbed the “Mother Teresa of Kansas City” has died at the age of 87.

“She’s a reminder that normal people can do extraordinary things,” said Mary Esselman, CEO of Operation Breakthrough, of Sister Berta Sailer.

Operation Breakthrough and the generations of people it's helped around Kansas City are mourning the loss of Sister Berta Sailer after she passed away at the age of 87 Monday.

Sister Berta Sailer, co-founder of Operation Breakthrough, passed away in her sleep Thursday morning.

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On the heels of Operation Breakthrough's 50th anniversary serving the Kansas City area, the nonprofit received a $500,000 gift in the form of an endowment.

As Operation Breakthrough celebrates 50 years of serving the Kansas City area community, the nonprofit received a gift to continue its mission.