‘Hurricane Gator’ walks path of service

Dr. Alison Clark DeSouza leads a Florida OB/GYN practice, aims to complete fast-walking marathon in 50 states

By: Christine Boatwright
Dr. Alison Clarke DeSouza Alison Clarke DeSouza, M.D. ’79
Julian DeSouza and Alison Clarke DeSouza Alison Clarke DeSouza, M.D. '79, and her husband, Julian, work and play together as Julian is the office manager for his wife's private practice.
Alison Clarke DeSouza fast-walking marathon DeSouza has a goal to complete a fast-walking marathon in each of the 50 states. For her 60th birthday, she participated in the Goofy challenge at Walt Disney World, where she walked a half marathon on Saturday, then completed a full marathon on Sunday. Her Goofy medal was her 60th birthday present, she said.